Written Compound Word Decision

SKILL: Reading

DIFFICULTY: 2/5

LEVELS: 3 based on similarities between the written compound word and the picture

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

In Written Compound Word Decision, you will see a written compound 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 use the audio button multiple times 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:

Matching a written compound word to a picture for verification is a top-down strategy that targets word-level reading by using semantic information to support word recognition. For individuals who demonstrate implicit reading abilities, semantic information may be accessible even when explicit identification of the written word is impaired. Word-to-picture matching can capitalize on this preserved processing to support recognition and strengthen connections between orthographic word forms and their semantic representations.

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