Written Word Decision

SKILL: Reading

DIFFICULTY: 1/5

LEVELS: 8 based on similarities between the meaning, starting sound, and word length of the written word and the picture

BRIEF RATIONALE: This word verification treatment targets decision-making and reading comprehension at the word level.

In Written Word Decision, you will see a written word and indicate if the picture matches by selecting yes or no. You can expand the image using the arrows in the lower-right corner. The treatment auto-adjusts in difficulty based on performance.


HINT: A hint button is available in the lower-left corner of the screen to play audio of the target word. You can replay the audio multiple times using the audio button as needed. Using the hint will mark the item as incorrect (as it was not answered with the written stimulus only), but may help you verify the word.

FOR THE CLINICIAN: This treatment is based on whole word processing and the semantic system. You can ask the patient to read the written word aloud to maximize treatment effects.


Selected References:

  1. Kiran, S. (2006). Pure Alexia: Causes, characteristics, and treatment. Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders, 16(1), 16–21. https://doi.org/10.1044/nnsld16.1.16

  2. Starrfelt, R., Ólafsdóttir, R. R., & Arendt, I.-M. (2013). Rehabilitation of pure alexia: A Review. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 23(5), 755–779. https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2013.809661



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