The Effectiveness of Captain's Log Software-Based CognitiveRehabilitation on Improving Visual-Spatial Memory in Studentswith Reading Disorders

Reading disorder is one of the specific learning disabilities that can be associated with deficits in executive functions, particularly visual-spatial memory. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Captain's Log software-based cognitive rehabilitation in improving the visualspatial memory of students with reading disorders.

The study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest and a control group. The statistical population included all second- to fifth-grade students with reading disorders in Tehran. A sample of 30 students was identified through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Data were collected using a visual-spatial memory assessment software. The experimental group participated in 15 sessions of Captain's Log cognitive rehabilitation, each lasting 40 minutes and conducted twice weekly, while the control group continued their regular school activities.

Data analysis revealed that the Captain's Log cognitive rehabilitation program significantly improved the visual-spatial memory of the experimental group (P<0.05).

In conclusion, Captain's Log software-based cognitive rehabilitation can be considered an effective intervention method for improving the visual-spatial memory of these students.