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Madadi S, Musazadeh Z. (2025). Comparing the Effectiveness of Child-Centered Neuropsychological Intervention and Spark Perceptual-Motor Exercises on Executive Functions and Attention Deficit in Preschool Children with Brain Development Delay. Journal of Childhood Health and Education. 6(2),
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1- central branch azad university
2- Imam Sadegh University
2- Imam Sadegh University
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Background and aim: Brain development delay is one of the most common conditions faced by children, affecting their performance in several major areas of life. The psychological and educational effects of this phenomenon can cause significant harm to the child, family, and society. Therefore, it is essential to implement appropriate intervention programs to address this problem. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual-motor exercises on executive functions and attention deficit in preschool children with brain development delay.
Research Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test comparison design and a one-month follow-up with a control group. The statistical population of the research included all children aged 4 to 5 years with Brain Development Delay in Mehr clinic, Tehran, in 2023-2024. The sample size was 36 people who were selected by available sampling method and were randomly placed in three groups. Child-centered neuropsychological intervention and SPARK perceptual-motor exercises were performed in 16 sessions, twice a week for the first and second experimental groups. The research data were collected using the preschool version of the Executive Function Behavioral Rating Questionnaire-Parent Form (Gioia et al, 2003) and Connors Behavioral Problems Scale (Connors, 1978) and using the analysis of variance statistical test with repeated measurements and Bonferroni's post hoc test was analyzed.
Results: The Results showed that child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual-motor exercises have a significant effect on executive functions and attention deficit. No significant difference was observed between the effectiveness of child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual-motor exercises.
Discussion: Therefore, child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual -motor exercises can be used to improve the executive functions and attention deficit of preschool children with brain development delay.
Research Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test comparison design and a one-month follow-up with a control group. The statistical population of the research included all children aged 4 to 5 years with Brain Development Delay in Mehr clinic, Tehran, in 2023-2024. The sample size was 36 people who were selected by available sampling method and were randomly placed in three groups. Child-centered neuropsychological intervention and SPARK perceptual-motor exercises were performed in 16 sessions, twice a week for the first and second experimental groups. The research data were collected using the preschool version of the Executive Function Behavioral Rating Questionnaire-Parent Form (Gioia et al, 2003) and Connors Behavioral Problems Scale (Connors, 1978) and using the analysis of variance statistical test with repeated measurements and Bonferroni's post hoc test was analyzed.
Results: The Results showed that child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual-motor exercises have a significant effect on executive functions and attention deficit. No significant difference was observed between the effectiveness of child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual-motor exercises.
Discussion: Therefore, child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual -motor exercises can be used to improve the executive functions and attention deficit of preschool children with brain development delay.
Keywords: Attention deficit, brain development delay, Child-centered neuropsychological intervention, executive functions, Spark exercises.
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Received: 2024/12/28 | Accepted: 2025/07/1 | Published: 2025/07/1
Received: 2024/12/28 | Accepted: 2025/07/1 | Published: 2025/07/1
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