Development of computer-based assessment for brain electrophysiology technique of dyslexic children

This paper present the design and delivery procedure for a computer based assessment for brain electrophysiology technique of dyslexic children. Electrical activities of the brain are recorded using electroencephalograph where analysis can then be made and results can lead towards an objective diagnosis assessment of dyslexia. The benchmark of the assessment design is based on methods employed by the Dyslexia Association of Malaysia. There are six tasks in the overall assessment that looks into the subject visual and phonics processing, along with their reading, writing and spelling proficiencies. Eight electrode positions were applied on the scalp based on the brain learning pathway to look into areas of activation, C3, C4, CZ, P3, P4, F8, F7 and T7. The computer based assessment provide the basis of activities to be presented to a dyslexic subject with an age range of 7 to 12 that evaluates their learning capabilities and present the marker that can lead towards the diagnosis of dyslexia. Coupled with EEG recording, it provides a view on the working of the brain giving information for practitioner in the design of pedagogical approach or even neurofeedback protocol.