Gemma K. Strong|Carole Torgerson|David Torgerson|Charles Hulme
A systematic meta?analytic review of evidence for the effectiveness of the ‘Fast ForWord’ language intervention program
University of York|University of Birmingham|University of York|University of York
background fast forword suite computerbased language intervention programs designed improve childrens reading oral language skills programs based hypothesis oral language difficulties often arise rapid auditory temporal processing deficit compromises development phonological representations methods systematic review designed undertaken reported using items prisma statement literature search conducted using terms fast forwordfast wordfastforword restriction dates publication following screening titles abstracts b full papers using preestablished inclusion exclusion criteria six papers identified meeting criteria inclusion randomised controlled trial rct matched group comparison studies baseline equivalence published refereed journals data extraction analyses carried reading language outcome measures comparing fast forword intervention groups active untreated control groups results metaanalyses indicated significant effect fast forword outcome measure comparison active untreated control groups conclusions evidence analysis carried fast forword effective treatment childrens oral language reading difficulties