Counting Objects

SKILL: Numbers

DIFFICULTY: 1

LEVELS: 3 based on the number of objects

BRIEF RATIONALE: Counting objects supports everyday math skills and simple calculations

In Counting Objects, you will tap objects to count them, then enter the amount on the number keyboard. The treatment auto-adjusts in difficulty based on performance.

HINT: A hint button is available in the lower-left corner of the screen to see the written number word and hear it aloud. Using the hint will mark the item as incorrect (as it was not answered with the [insert stimulus] only), but may help you enter the amount.

FOR THE CLINICIAN:

Recognizing the number of items in a small group without counting is called subtizing. This usually occurs when there are 1-5 items in a group. People usually implement a counting strategy when there are more than 5 items- give or take a few (Gosling et al., 2023). This is why the levels in this treatment are broken down into 1-5, 6-10, and 11-15 items. For larger groups of items, people typically estimate rather than count one by one.

Studies have demonstrated a relationship between math and language. This is why many people with aphasia struggle with numeracy. This treatment involves very limited language and is appropriate for patients with limited verbal output. It can stimulate cognitive abilities and provide a level of success to motivate patients with severe deficits.

Selected References:

1. Gosling, E., Demeyere, N., & Dowker, A. (2023). Numerical Cognition after brain injury: Is there a relationship between subitizing and arithmetical abilities? Brain Sciences, 13(3), 381. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13030381