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Martinussen, Rhonda; Major, Ashley – Theory Into Practice, 2011
Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk for academic underachievement. Children and youth with ADHD have been found to exhibit impairments on neuropsychological measures of executive functions, including working memory. Working memory is important to attentional control and learning. This article defines working…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Underachievement, Short Term Memory, Educational Strategies
Hallahan, Daniel P.; And Others – Exceptional Education Quarterly, 1983
The Institute at Virginia has focused its efforts on learning disability (LD) children with attentional problems with emphasis on cognitive behavior modification techniques. Studies included investigations of metacognition, information processing, self-recording of task-related behavior, and strategy training. Adult-child interactions and…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education
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Rovet, Joanne – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 2004
Turner Syndrome (TS) is a genetic disorder affecting primarily females. It arises from a loss of X-chromosome material, most usually one of the two X chromosomes. Affected individuals have a number of distinguishing somatic features, including short stature and ovarian dysgenesis. Individuals with TS show a distinct neurocognitive profile…
Descriptors: Profiles, Brain, Learning Disabilities, Congenital Impairments
Keller, Clayton E.; Hallahan, Daniel P. – 1987
In this research review of basic issues in learning disabilities, definitions, possible causes, prevalence, and identification of learning disabilities are discussed. Characteristics of learning disabled individuals are considered under five headings: perceptual and perceptual-motor disabilities, problems with attention and hyperactivity,…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies
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Anderson, Robert P.; And Others – 1976
An attempt was made to modify the attending, on-task behavior of hyperkinetic children in a naturalistic school setting. The boys were taught how to "pay attention." The procedures utilized were based on previous research findings regarding the performance of hyperkinetics on a vigilance monitoring task. (Author)
Descriptors: Attention Control, Attention Span, Behavior Problems, Exceptional Child Research
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Fomalont, Robert – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1986
A comprehensive neurodevelopment evaluation technique known as PEERAMID is recommended for pediatricians in the evaluation of learning disabilities. This multifaceted system assesses the learning process individually, analyzing: minor neurological indicators, fine and gross motor function, language ability, temporal-sequential organization,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attention Control, Clinical Diagnosis, Language Skills