A comprehensive investigation of the relationships between rapid automatised naming, orthographic knowledge, speed of processing, and literacy

Kamariani Houlis

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Abstract

This thesis is a thorough investigation of relationships between rapid automatised naming (RAN), orthographic knowledge, speed of processing, and literacy: We examined both types of RAN, purer measures of orthographic knowledge, various speed, fluency, and efficiency measures, reading accuracy and efficiency, and spelling. In older children, there was a shared contribution of RAN types when predicting orthographic knowledge and literacy and a significant relationship between word specific (but not generic) orthographic knowledge, alphanumeric RAN, and literacy. Finally, measures of Acquired Knowledge Fluency and Performance Fluency mediated the RAN-literacy and RAN-orthographic knowledge relationships with significant implications for research and intervention.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Heath, Steve, Supervisor
  • Visser, Troy, Supervisor
Award date27 Nov 2017
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2017

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