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Phonological Awareness and Working Memory in Arabic-Speaking Egyptian Preschool Children at Risk for Dyslexia

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  • Amal Zayed
  • Alysia Roehrig
  • M. Arrastia-Lloyd
  • Nasra Gilgil

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This purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between phonological awareness, verbal workingmemory, and risk for dyslexia in Arabic language in preschool children. The participants of this study werepreschool children between the ages of five and six, who represented two groups- (20) children at risk fordyslexia and (20) children normal without any risk for dyslexia. These children were randomly selected from alarger sample of 425 preschool children in Egypt. Phonological awareness and verbal working memory taskswere used to compare children's abilities. The findings indicate that there is a strong relationship betweenphonological awareness and working memory. In addition, phonological awareness and working memory mayhave an effect on children’s phonological sensitivity and reading skills.

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  • Amal Zayed & Alysia Roehrig & M. Arrastia-Lloyd & Nasra Gilgil, 2013. "Phonological Awareness and Working Memory in Arabic-Speaking Egyptian Preschool Children at Risk for Dyslexia," International Journal of Psychological Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 5(1), pages 139-139, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ijpsjl:v:5:y:2013:i:1:p:139
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