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Mulholland, Thomas B. – Academic Therapy, 1974
The effects of brain waves and alpha rhythms on attentiveness to visual stimuli are discussed, and preliminary research findings and research needs are considered in connection with measuring and training for attention. (LH)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Electroencephalography, Exceptional Child Research, Handicapped Children
Peer reviewedHeiervang, Einar; Hugdahl, Kenneth – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2003
A cue-target visual attention task was administered to 25 children (ages 10-12) with dyslexia. Results showed a general pattern of slower responses in the children with dyslexia compared to controls. Subjects also had longer reaction times in the short and long cue-target interval conditions (covert and overt shift of attention). (Contains…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Attention Deficit Disorders, Attention Span, Computer Assisted Testing
