Effect of sensory motor intervention program in sleep quality of children with dyslexia

• Grant number: 25/02375-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• Start date: May 01, 2025
• End date: April 30, 2027
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Physical Education
• Principal Investigator: José Angelo Barela
• Grantee: Crislaine 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

Master student will develop and will implement a physical activity program with the goal to promote inclusive activities directed to children with learning disabilities and dyslexia. The program activities will have as main goal the development of cognitive capabilities, reading performance, attention, and person relationship. Special attention will be directed to the sleep quality and its impact to general behavior. Finally, The master student will also develop and apply assessments pre- and post-intervention.