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Gray, S. A.; Chaban, P.; Martinussen, R.; Goldberg, R.; Gotlieb, H.; Kronitz, R.; Hockenberry, M.; Tannock, R. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2012
Background: Youths with coexisting learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk for poor academic and social outcomes. The underlying cognitive deficits, such as poor working memory (WM), are not well targeted by current treatments for either LD or ADHD. Emerging evidence suggests that WM might be…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Learning Disabilities, Evidence, Intervention
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Munoz-Ruata, J.; Caro-Martinez, E.; Perez, L. Martinez; Borja, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Perception disorders are frequently observed in persons with intellectual disability (ID) and their influence on cognition has been discussed. The objective of this study is to clarify the mechanisms behind these alterations by analysing the visual event related potentials early component, the N1 wave, which is related to perception…
Descriptors: Semantics, Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities, Intelligence Quotient
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Roach, Neil W.; Hogben, John H. – Brain, 2007
A recent proposal suggests that dyslexic individuals suffer from attentional deficiencies, which impair the ability to selectively process incoming visual information. To investigate this possibility, we employed a spatial cueing procedure in conjunction with a single fixation visual search task measuring thresholds for discriminating the…
Descriptors: Form Classes (Languages), Short Term Memory, Dyslexia, Reading Difficulties
Rothenberg, Julia Johnson – 1977
The manual is designed to provide a basis for inservice training for replication of components of the MECCA (Make Every Child Capable of Achieving) model, a project designed to develop and implement early identification procedures and prescriptive educational programs for children entering kindergarten with a variety of potential educational…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Concept Formation, Diagnostic Teaching, Early Childhood Education
Miller, Rozelle J.; And Others – 1973
Presented are Parts 1 and 2 of a teaching guide designed for use in the United States Dependent Schools in the European Area. It provides a developmental, task analysis approach for teaching elementary and secondary level mentally retarded and learning disabled students. Included in Part 1 are steps for use of the guide, an explanation of task…
Descriptors: Auditory Training, Behavioral Objectives, Body Image, Elementary Education