Spelling Clubs and Competitions for Older Adults: Language Boosting Within a Social Context (original) (raw)

Abstract

This chapter describes how a community-based spelling/language club and spelling competition for adults can provide opportunities for cognitive exercise and strengthening social connections. We also present insights into the experience of competing at an adult national spelling competition, summarize age-related spelling and language errors, describe strategies that enhance spelling skills in adults, and suggest ideas for future research about the link between spelling skills, attention, and working memory.

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