Cognitive Benefits of Arrowsmith Symbol Relations Task In Two Groups: Children with Dyslexia and High Achievers

12 children with dyslexia and 12 high achievers aged 8-12 worked on the Arrowsmith Symbol Relations cognitive task over five months. Significant improvements in processing speed, attention, short-term visuospatial memory and response inhibition were found in both groups. There was a significant relationship between total time worked and planning ability