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and Phase 3: Data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.
and Phase 3: Data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.


===MAPA http://www.MentalMaps.org===
===MAPS http://www.MentalMaps.org===
The purpose of the project is to develop a screening test capable not only of predicting children at risk
The purpose of the project is to develop a screening test capable not only of predicting children at risk
(e.g., possible dyslexics), but also equipping the teacher with a profile of mental abilities relevant for
(e.g., possible dyslexics), but also equipping the teacher with a profile of mental abilities relevant for
choosing and designing personalized remediation programs. Most innovative, the system is language
choosing and designing personalized remediation programs. Most innovative, the system is language
independent, i.e., it relies on cognitive rather than language-based measures.
independent, i.e., it relies on cognitive rather than language-based measures.
The [[Mental Attributed Profiling System]], MAPS battery, addresses eight major domains of language-independent and -dependent tests that
The [[Mental Attributes Profiling System]], MAPS battery, addresses eight major domains of language-independent and -dependent tests that
have been frequently linked to reading development and/or disability:
have been frequently linked to reading development and/or disability:
(1) short term visual memory
(1) short term visual memory
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