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Use of Technology as an Innovative Approach to Non-Linguistic Cognitive Therapy

The relationship between cognitive abilities and linguistic competencies in children has been documented, with multiple studies demonstrating that subtle cognitive weakness can contribute to language learning difficulties. Furthermore, recent research has revealed that cognitive intervention can improve the linguistic abilities of children who have a primary language impairment. This progression in communication function would be due to improved access to stored information. The goal of this presentation is to discuss how the use of technology such as the iPad and its plethora of relevant application (apps) software, could be a useful tool within the non-linguistic cognitive approach. Moreover, a new model of language intervention using technology to increase cognitive skills will be demonstrated. Applications to increase working memory, sustained attention, fluid reasoning, cognitive flexibility and categorization skills are increasingly available. Since many of these apps are created in the form of games, they offer promising results due to their motivating characteristic, as much for the children using them as for their parents looking for a new method of treatment. This innovative approach could produce positive results; even improve children's language skills more rapidly than traditional approaches. By: Dr. Manon Robillard Assistant Professor, Faculty of Professional Schools, Laurentian University Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Dr Chantal Mayer-Crittenden Assistant Professor, Faculty of Professional Schools, Laurentian University Sudbury, Ontario, Canada