The Marburg Spelling Training Program-results of a short-term intervention

Authors
Schulte-Korne, G Deimel, W Hulsmann, J Seidler, T Remschmidt, H
Citation
G. Schulte-korne et al., The Marburg Spelling Training Program-results of a short-term intervention, Z KIND JUG, 29(1), 2001, pp. 7-15
Citations number
37
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR KINDER-UND JUGENDPSYCHIATRIE UND PSYCHOTHERAPIE
ISSN journal
14224917 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
7 - 15
Database
ISI
SICI code
1422-4917(200102)29:1<7:TMSTPO>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Objectives: The Marburg Spelling Training Program was administered to a sam ple of 10 spelling-disabled primary school pupils (2(nd)-4(th) graders) ove r three months in an individual setting. Results: Statistical analyses yielded significant improvements in spelling and reading test performances, but none vet in the emotional stress caused by the problems. Conclusion: The Marburg Spelling Training Program has now proven to be effe ctive not only in long-term, but also in short-term intervention.