The role of working memory in learning disorder: By focusing on reading disorder and reviewing the related projects

Reading is the most critical and complicated learning activity for children in the first years of school and is the basis of all various learning. Reading disorder is the most common kind of learning disorder. The working memory outstanding deficiency is proven in who are affected by the reading disorder in different projects. Working memory is the most important cognitive process which is the basis of thought and learning and plays an effective role in learning reading and math for children. Studies about children with learning disorder have shown that deficiencies in working memory are related to reading, writing and mathematics disabilities. Therefore, to design effective interference for this group of children besides reading-skill-centered activities, providing opportunities to reinforce working memory seems also essential.