Effect of sensorimotor intervention in reading and motor skills of children with dyslexia

• Grant number: 25/01400-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: April 01, 2025
• End date: March 31, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Physical Education
• Principal Investigator: José Angelo Barela
• Grantee: Maria Clara da Silva
• Host Institution: Instituto de Biociências (IB). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Rio Claro. Rio Claro , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 24/01132-2 - Multidisciplinary Center for the Development of Assistive Technology (MCDAT), AP.CCD

Abstract

The scientific initiation student will help in the development and implementation of a physical activity program with the goal of promote inclusive and playful activities for children with dyslexia, aiming to improve cognitive skills and reading performance. The student also will help in applying and in the analyses of assessment pre- and post-intervention. The results will be disseminate in scientific papers, tutorials with assistive applied technology and presentation in scientific events.