The Effectiveness of Serious Games for Enhancing Literacy Skills in Children with Learning Disabilities or Difficulties: A Systematic Review

Serious games (SGs) are often used for learning and cognitive improvement. This systematic review aims to verify the effectiveness of SG in enhancing reading writing children with difficulties or disorders. The study was conducted according PRISMA 2020 Guidelines. screening processes led six relevant articles, all which were randomized trials a low risk bias. number SGs developed disorders evidence efficacy is very small, they focus on only some aspects literacy, leaving out training fundamental skills, such as spelling text comprehension. effective improving metaphonological skills ensuring good engagement enjoyment. However, poor generalization progress untreated reported. importance investment this area research highlighted.