Completed research studies
Two studies have been completed that demonstrate the efficacy of Connect Experience Write (CEW)®. One study was with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and one with neurotypical Pre-Kindergarten (approximate age: 4.5 years old).
CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Nine-week intervention - October to December 2014.
Design: Cohort retrospective design; CEW pre and post tests; Beery-Buktenica Test of Visual Motor Integration. CEW intervention was provided by the onsite occupational therapist three to four times/ week for a total of 30 sessions.
Setting and Participants: School in northwestern New Jersey; 10 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); 8 males, 2 females (Ages 5-13).
Results: The identification of “L” and “E” increased four-fold and the identification of “F” doubled. Seven students’ scores increased for “L” and “E” formation and six students’ scores increased for “F” formation.Additionally, a paired sample T-test determined statistical significance using a 95% confidence interval and BCa 2000. Results indicated a significant difference amongst the participants for formation of letters, “L”, “F”, and “E” (p=.004; p=.010; p=.053). A Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test yielded significant results for identification of letters, “L”, “F”, and “E” (p=.034; p=.025; p=.014).
CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Nine-week intervention - October to December 2014.
Design: Cohort retrospective design; CEW pre and post tests; Beery-Buktenica Test of Visual Motor Integration. CEW intervention was provided by the onsite occupational therapist three to four times/ week for a total of 30 sessions.
Setting and Participants: School in northwestern New Jersey; 10 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); 8 males, 2 females (Ages 5-13).
Results: The identification of “L” and “E” increased four-fold and the identification of “F” doubled. Seven students’ scores increased for “L” and “E” formation and six students’ scores increased for “F” formation.Additionally, a paired sample T-test determined statistical significance using a 95% confidence interval and BCa 2000. Results indicated a significant difference amongst the participants for formation of letters, “L”, “F”, and “E” (p=.004; p=.010; p=.053). A Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test yielded significant results for identification of letters, “L”, “F”, and “E” (p=.034; p=.025; p=.014).
TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PRE-KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN
Design: Comparative pretest-posttest experimental design with random assignment; Pre and post tests of alphabet and name; Beery-Buktenica Test of Visual Motor Integration;
Ten-week intervention - October to December 2014; CEW intervention provided by occupational therapist four times/ week with treatment group; Control group not provided with curriculum on letter formation.
Setting and Participants: Country day school in northwestern New Jersey 10 children: 5 in control (3 girls, 2 boys) and 5 in treatment (4 boys, 1 girl), all four years’ old
Data Collection: Secondary analysis of de-identified data from pre/post test information by blind analyst collected from the Beery VMI and handwriting samples.
Data Analysis: Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test on VMI scores; Functional analysis of handwriting samples – formation, sizing, and spacing (of name); Clinical Significance: Significant improvement on visual motor (value of p = .007825).
Design: Comparative pretest-posttest experimental design with random assignment; Pre and post tests of alphabet and name; Beery-Buktenica Test of Visual Motor Integration;
Ten-week intervention - October to December 2014; CEW intervention provided by occupational therapist four times/ week with treatment group; Control group not provided with curriculum on letter formation.
Setting and Participants: Country day school in northwestern New Jersey 10 children: 5 in control (3 girls, 2 boys) and 5 in treatment (4 boys, 1 girl), all four years’ old
Data Collection: Secondary analysis of de-identified data from pre/post test information by blind analyst collected from the Beery VMI and handwriting samples.
Data Analysis: Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test on VMI scores; Functional analysis of handwriting samples – formation, sizing, and spacing (of name); Clinical Significance: Significant improvement on visual motor (value of p = .007825).
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