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Evidence for Unexpected Weaknesses in Learning in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder without Reading Disabilities.
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Cutting, Laurie E.; Koth, Christine W.; Mahone, E. Mark; Denckla, Martha B. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2003
Eighteen children (ages 6-16) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were compared to 20 controls on both process and product scores from the California Verbal Learning Test for Children. Children with ADHD initially learned the same number of words as controls but showed weaknesses recalling the words after delays. (Contains…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Auditory Perception, Elementary Secondary Education, Hyperactivity
EEG Power Spectra of Children with Dyslexia, Slow Learners, and Normally Reading Children with ADD during Verbal Processing.
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Ackerman, Peggy T.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1994
Electroencephalographic (EEG) power spectra were studied in two poor reader groups (dyslexia and slow learning) and a normal reading group with attention deficit disorder (ADD). In correlational analyses, the combination of greater low beta and less theta power significantly predicted better reading and spelling. Results suggest adequate readers…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Cognitive Processes, Dyslexia, Electroencephalography