azam ghazi; mehdi sohrabi; Hamidreza Taheri torbati; Mahdi Ghahramani moghadam
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This study was conducted to determine the effect of Nintendo Wii-based motor and cognitive training on executive function of children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. Statistical population of this research included boys with ADHD, aged 8-11. Years. 27 eligible participants were selected ...
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This study was conducted to determine the effect of Nintendo Wii-based motor and cognitive training on executive function of children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. Statistical population of this research included boys with ADHD, aged 8-11. Years. 27 eligible participants were selected from Avand development center and were randomly assigned and were randomly assigned to an experimental and control group. The experimental group participated in a selected gaming program for 24 sessions, 60 minutes per session. At the beginning of the study and after eight weeks of intervention, participants were assessed with Corsi-Block-Tapping test, GO/No-Go test and Tower of London (TOL) test. R Statistical software were used for data analysis. The resulting data were analyzed using ANCOVA and MANCOVA. The results showed that working memory and response inhibition in the experimental group were significantly improved in comparison to the control group, in assessing planning, there were significant differences between groups in TOL score that measured correct solved problems. But there were no differences in TOL scores that measure performance of planning time and planning speed (P >0.05).. These results suggest that Nintendo Wii game playing might be a simple and cost effective way for improving executive function of ADHD children.
mahdis maghsudloo; vahid nejati; jalil fathabadi
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Executive function deficits are common in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This research aims to assess effects of remedial rehabilitation on executive functions in preschool children with ADHD symptoms. In the current random clinical trial study pretest, posttest and follow-up ...
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Executive function deficits are common in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This research aims to assess effects of remedial rehabilitation on executive functions in preschool children with ADHD symptoms. In the current random clinical trial study pretest, posttest and follow-up design with control group were used. Statistical society includes all preschool ADHD children who referred to counselling centers in Tehran between 2016 -2017. Assessments include ADHD symptom checklist-4 (Gadow & Sprafkin, 1998) and Behavioral rating of executive function-preschool (Gioia,epsy& squith, 2002) questionnaires. After initial assessment by ADHD questionnaire, Thirty two children, who significantly had symptoms, selected by accessible sampling and randomly divided in to experimental group (N=15) and control group (N=17). Intervention group received ARAM computerized cognitive rehabilitation program for 12 sessions in 20 minute, while control group received no treatment. Both groups examined in posttest and follow-up. Data analyzed by repeated measure variance analysis. Result showed remediation rehabilitation significantly improves executive function and ADHD symptoms. We can conclude the remedial rehabilitation by computerized tasks improved cognitive abilities and reduced ADHD symptoms in preschool children.
najimeh ghorbani; Susan Jabbari
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The purpose of this study was to effect of theory of mind training on executive function in male students with learning disabilities. Study method was mid experimental with random design divided into two groups, with pre-test and post-test. The statistical population of this research included all male ...
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The purpose of this study was to effect of theory of mind training on executive function in male students with learning disabilities. Study method was mid experimental with random design divided into two groups, with pre-test and post-test. The statistical population of this research included all male students with learning disabilities in Shiraz city. The sample size was 30 male students with learning disabilities and then randomly placed in two experimental and control groups (15 students in each group). The experimental group was trained in 24 sessions of 45 minutes in Solitude. To collet data, neurological guestionnaire of coolidge ( 2002) was used. Data analysis by using covariance analysis showed that mean score of executive function and its subscale (decision making-planning, organization, inhibition) in the experiment group were significantly increased (p<0/001). Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that since the majority of people with learning disabilities disorder have deficiency in executive functions, theory of mind education can be used as one of the complementary methods of treatment in these individuals
Niloofar Mikaeili; Masoomeh Esmaeili
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This study is aim compared the theory of mind and executive function in students with learning disabilities and normal. The statistical population of this research included all of the students with learning disabilities and normal students in Ardabil were year 91-92 school in Ardabil city school are. ...
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This study is aim compared the theory of mind and executive function in students with learning disabilities and normal. The statistical population of this research included all of the students with learning disabilities and normal students in Ardabil were year 91-92 school in Ardabil city school are. The sample consisted of 60 students (30 normal students and 30 students with learning disabilities) who were selected by random sampling. Students with learning disabilities selected and matched with students normal on the basis of age, gender and grade. false belief test, Trail making test, digit span are used for data collection. For the analysis of test data multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used. The results showed that among students with and without learning disabilities in primary and secondary levels, there were significant differences in theory of mind. (p<0/0001). The results showed that the students with learning disabilities and normal students, there were significant difference in executive functions. (P<0/05). In children with learning disabilities can be said to have a theory of mind skills are impaired. Compared with normal children, children with learning disabilities who have a weak executive functions standardized assessment tools and interventions should be designed according to their.
kambiz poushaneh; ali sharifi; negin Motamed-Yeganeh
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The present study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation intervention on executive function and working memory performance in children with math disorder. Sample comprised of 30 students with math disorder selected via convenience sampling from elementary ...
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The present study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation intervention on executive function and working memory performance in children with math disorder. Sample comprised of 30 students with math disorder selected via convenience sampling from elementary schools of districts 1, 3 and 5 of Tehran. The students were randomly divided into two groups (15 students in the control group and 15 students in the experimental group). In the process of research 5 students of the control group and 3 students of the experimental group dropped out. Finally the sample size decreased to 12 students in the experimental group and 10 in the control group. The experimental group participated in a computerized cognitive intervention called Brain Ware Safari for twenty five 45-to-60-minute sessions held in six weeks. Iran Key Math Diagnostic Test and Raven intelligence test were used for the evaluation of math skills and intelligence of the sample. CNS Vital Sign (CNSVS) was used in pre-test and post-test for the evaluation of executive function and working memory of the experimental and control group. The data were analyzed using the univariate covariance tests. Results indicated that computerized cognitive training could improve the executive functioning and working memory of the experimental group.