The main objective of the project was to develop a tool for Remember to Remember training, particularly for the group of children with learning disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This tool can be used by children and trained special pedagogs and school counsellors, practicing can also be done at home. Next to the main objective of developing a tool, the other project's objective was the practical verification of a metacognitive-training intervention in children with ASD or learning disabilities with the help of a distance supportive rehabilitation evaluation tool Proxy QB and last but not least objective was broadening of the possibilities of intervention activities for children with ASD and/or learning disabilities. A final project aim was to expend the scientific research and knowledge about the topic of metacognitive rehabilitation and prospective memory training. Preparation of the research monograph was therefore the next project objective. The intended scientific contribution of the project was to add to current research on the construct of prospective memory specifically in autism spectrum disorders and learning disabilities.
The learning difficulties are caused, among others, by metacognitive deficiencies (i.e. areas of planning, control, self reflection, etc.). Metacognitive skills begin to develop in early childhood, but become more sophisticated and academically focused as a result of formal education. The aim of the project is therefore not only the creation and evaluation of such a training tool for Remember to Remember training but also to obtain a psychodidactic framework to practice appropriate metacognitive strategies.for special educators, methodologists, and even parents. In cooperation with schools, school cousellors and other organizations supporting children with learning disabilities and/or ASD the possibility will be promoted to be involved in minimally 10 weeks training of prospective memory and metacognitive training. After the evaluation of the training not only the children, but also their families will receive feedback and information about the possibilities and the benefits of continuous prospective memory training.