Download or read book Working Memory Training in College Students with Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities written by Rachel Gropper and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Improving Working Memory in Learning and Intellectual Disabilities written by Silvia Lanfranchi and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last forty years of research have demonstrated that working memory (WM) is a key concept for understanding higher-order cognition. To give an example, WM is involved in reading comprehension, problem solving and reasoning, but also in a number of everyday life activities. It has a clear role in the case of atypical development too. For instance, numerous studies have shown an impairment in WM in individuals with learning disabilities (LD) or intellectual disabilities (ID); and several researchers have hypothesized that this can be linked to their difficulties in learning, cognition and everyday life. The latest challenge in the field concerns the trainability of WM. If it is a construct central to our understanding of cognition in typical and atypical development, then specific intervention to sustain WM performance might also promote changes in cognitive processes associated with WM. The idea that WM can be modified is debated, however, partly because of the theoretical implications of this view, and partly due to the generally contradictory results obtained so far. In fact, most studies converge in demonstrating specific effects of WM training, i.e. improvements in the trained tasks, but few transfer effects to allied cognitive processes are generally reported. It is worth noting that any maintenance effects (when investigated) are even more meagre. In addition, a number of methodological concerns have been raised in relation to the use of: 1. single tasks to assess the effects of a training program; 2. WM tasks differing from those used in the training to assess the effects of WM training; and 3. passive control groups. These and other crucial issues have so far prevented any conclusions from being drawn on the efficacy of WM training. Bearing in mind that the opportunity to train WM could have a huge impact in the educational and clinical settings, it seems fundamentally important to shed more light on the limits and potential of this line of research. The aim of the research discussed here is to generate new evidence on the feasibility of training WM in individuals with LD and ID. There are several questions that could be raised in this field. For a start, can WM be trained in this population? Are there some aspects of WM that can be trained more easily than others? Can a WM training reduce the impact of LD and ID on learning outcomes, and on everyday living? What kind of training program is best suited to the promotion of such changes?
Download or read book Evaluation of a Working Memory Training Program in Adolescents with Severe Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities written by Sarah Anne Gray and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working memory ability (WM), which is essential for many academic skills, has been found to predict inattentive behaviour and is a common deficit in ADHD and LD. Recent studies have suggested that WM can be improved by intensive and adaptive computerized training. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a WM training program on WM, attention, behaviour and academics in adolescents with severe LD/ADHD. A total of 60 12 to 17 year olds with ADHD/LD were randomized to one of two computerized intervention programs: working memory training or math training, and evaluated before and at three weeks after completion. Adolescents in the WM training group showed greater improvements on some measures of WM than those in the math training group, but no training effects were observed on any other measures. Findings are discussed in the context of theoretical and practical implications of WM training.
Download or read book College Students with ADHD written by Lisa L. Weyandt and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-10-28 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not long ago, conventional wisdom held that ADHD was a disorder of childhood only—that somewhere during puberty or adolescence, the child would outgrow it. Now we know better: the majority of children with the disorder continue to display symptoms throughout adolescence and into adulthood. It is during the teen and young adult years that the psychological and academic needs of young people with ADHD change considerably, and clinical and campus professionals are not always sufficiently prepared to meet the challenge. College Students with ADHD is designed to bring the professional reader up to speed. The book reviews the latest findings on ADHD in high school and college students, assessment methods, and pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. Practical guidelines are included for helping young adults make the transition to college, so they may cope with their disorder and do as well as possible in school and social settings. Coverage is straightforward, realistic, and geared toward optimum functioning and outcomes. Among the topics featured: - Background information, from current statistics to diagnostic issues. - ADHD in high school adolescents. - ADHD in college students: behavioral, academic, and psychosocial functioning. - Assessment of ADHD in college students. - Psychosocial/educational treatment of ADHD in college students. - Pharmacotherapy for college students with ADHD. - Future directions for practice and research. The comprehensive information in College Students with ADHD provides a wealth of information to researchers and professionals working with this population, including clinical and school psychologists, school and college counselors, special education teachers, social workers, developmental psychologists, and disability support staff on college campuses, as well as allied mental health providers.
Download or read book Improving Working Memory written by Tracy Packiam Alloway and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your working memory is the information your brain stores for a short period of time, it is your brain's 'post-it note' if you like, and how much information you can remember has a huge influence on how well you do at school, and beyond. By understanding a child's working memory, you will be able to support his/her learning and concentration at school, and their concentration. Better working memory can be particularly useful to children with conditions where poor working memory is thought to be an underlying factor. Such conditions include: - dyslexia - dyscalculia - speech and language difficulties - developmental co-ordination disorders (motor dyspraxia) - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - autistic spectrum disorders. This book explains how to spot problems early and how to work with children to improve their working memory, therefore increasing their chances of success in the classroom. It also explains the theory behind working memory. Underpinned by rigorous research and written in a highly accessible style, this book will appeal to practitioners, parents and students as an essential guide to helping their students fulfil their maximum potential.
Download or read book Understanding Working Memory written by Tracy Packiam Alloway and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is hard to conceive of a classroom activity that does not involve working memory – our ability to work with information. In fact, it would be impossible for students to learn without working memory. From following instructions to reading a sentence, from sounding out an unfamiliar word to calculating a math problem, nearly everything a student does in the classroom requires working with information. Even when a student is asked to do something simple, like take out their science book and open it to page 289, they have to use their working memory. Most children have a working memory that is strong enough to quickly find the book and open to the correct page, but some don’t – approximately 10% in any classroom. A student who loses focus and often daydreams may fall in this 10%. A student who isn’t living up to their potential may fall in this 10%. A student who may seem unmotivated may fall in this 10%. In the past, many of these students would have languished at the bottom of the class, because their problems seemed insurmountable and a standard remedy like extra tuition didn’t solve them. But emerging evidence shows that many of these children can improve their performance by focusing on their working memory. Working memory is a foundational skill in the classroom and when properly supported it can often turn around a struggling student’s prospects. This book will make sure you are able to spot problems early, work with children to improve their working memory and ensure they reach their full potential. How does the book work? Each of the following chapters includes a description of the learning difficulty (WHAT), followed by an inside look into the brain of a student with the disorder (WHERE), their unique working memory profile (WHY), and classroom strategies to support working memory (HOW). There are two types of strategies: general working memory strategies that can be applied to all students in your class, and specific working memory strategies for each learning difficulty. The final chapter (Chapter 9) provides the student with tools to empower them along their learning journey. The aim in supporting students with learning difficulties is not just to help them survive in the classroom, but to thrive as well. The strategies in the book can provide scaffolding and support that will unlock their working memory potential to boost learning. They are designed to be easily integrated within the classroom setting as a dimension of an inclusive curriculum and used in developing an individualized education program (IEP) for the student. The strategies recommended here can also complement existing programs that support a core deficit, such as a social skills program for a student with autistic spectrum disorder, or behavior modification for those with ADHD. Each chapter also includes: Try It box: Provides the reader with an opportunity to have a hands-on understanding of the material Science Flash box: Gives the reader a snapshot of current and interesting research related to each chapter Current Debate box: Discusses a controversial issue pertaining to the disorder Tracy Packiam Alloway is an award-winning psychologist based at the University of North Florida Ross Alloway is the CEO of Memosyne Ltd, a company that brings cutting-edge scientific research to parents.
Download or read book Working Memory and Neurodevelopmental Disorders written by Tracy Packiam Alloway and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2012-08-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short-term or working memory - the capacity to hold and manipulate information mentally over brief periods of time - plays an important role in supporting a wide range of everyday activities, particularly in childhood. Children with weak working memory skills often struggle in key areas of learning and, given its impact on cognitive abilities, the identification of working memory impairments is a priority for those who work with children with learning disabilities. Working Memory and Neurodevelopmental Disorders supports clinical assessment and management of working memory deficits by summarising the current theoretical understanding and methods of assessment of working memory. It outlines the working memory profiles of individuals with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders (including Down's syndrome, Williams syndrome, Specific Language Impairment, and ADHD), and identifies useful means of alleviating the anticipated learning difficulties of children with deficits of working memory. This comprehensive and informative text will appeal to academics and researchers in cognitive psychology, neuropsychology and developmental psychology, and will be useful reading for students in these areas. Educational psychologists will also find this a useful text, as it covers the role of working memory in learning difficulties specific to the classroom.
Download or read book Working Memory and Academic Achievement in College Students with Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder written by Rachel Gropper and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined working memory (WM), academic functioning and their relationship, in university/college students with previously diagnosed ADHD. Students with ADHD (N=16) and Normal Control students (N=30) were recruited. Participants completed three auditory-verbal WM measures, two visual spatial WM measures and one control executive function task. Also, they self-reported grade point averages (GPA) based on university/college courses. We found that the ADHD group displayed significant weaknesses on auditory-verbal WM tasks and one visual spatial task. They also showed a non-significant trend for lower GPA. Within the entire sample, there was a significant relationship between GPA and auditory-verbal WM. Based on these findings, young adults with ADHD who are attending university or college continue to demonstrate moderate WM impairments. Since WM abilities are linked with academic attainment, these students are at risk. Parents, physicians and educators should advise university/college-bound students with ADHD to contact accessibility services for academic guidance.
Download or read book ADHD and College written by Paul Nevin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As parents, we always strive to provide the best for our children, making sure they are well prepared to face the many challenges that life presents. Managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of those challenges that touches nearly 1 in 4 families. Whether you have had many years of experience in managing ADHD with your child, or only a few short months, ADHD is not left at home when your child heads to college. Adapting to life at college is especially difficult for children with ADHD, who often find it challenging to adapt to long lectures, pages and pages of assigned reading, and semester-long group projects. While inattention may have been effectively controlled with medications throughout high school, the extended hours of reading and studying demand that students remain attentive and organized, while simultaneously being creative and clever in their thoughts and writing. The college experience should be one of seeking opportunities and exploring career options. For students with ADHD, the experience is just the opposite, with limited options and dwindling opportunities. While many colleges have services in place to assist students with learning disabilities, a handful rise above the rest in customizing programs and curriculum with the ADHD learner in mind. This guide provides an overview of these colleges, their programs and success stories. Before making your first college visit, make sure you arm yourself with this book, and know the most important questions to ask on the visit. About the Authors Dr. Paul Nevin and Dr. Kerri Nevin are a husband and wife team of Clinical Psychologists who have been working with ADHD children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years. Drs. Paul and Kerri have three boys, one of whom has been diagnosed with ADHD.
Download or read book Making the Grade with A DD written by Stephanie Sarkis and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the successful 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD, Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, Making the Grade with ADD offers college students tips they can use to succeed in all aspects of college life, including academics, money management, health issues, relationships with friends and intimates, and planning for the future.
Download or read book Succeeding in College with Attention Deficit Disorders written by Jennifer S. Bramer and published by Specialty Press (FL). This book was released on 1996 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD Or LD written by Kathleen G. Nadeau and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical suggestions and tips for college students diagnosed with attention deficit disorder or learning disabilities.
Download or read book Working Memory Training in Post secondary Students with Attention deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder pilot Study of the Differential Effects of Training Session Length written by Karizma Mawjee and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effectiveness of Working Memory Training on Children and Adolescents Comorbid with ADHD and Other Externalizing Disorders written by Christine Happel and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Working memory is a process used to momentarily store and manipulate information (Engle, 2004). Complex behaviors, such as behavioral inhibition, planning, reasoning, comprehension, and emotional regulation, are thought to be contingent on working memory ability (Barkley, 1997). Decreased working memory functioning, and therefore decreased ability in the aforementioned complex behaviors, has been found to be prevalent in individuals diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Barkley, 1997; Castellanos and Tannock, 2002; Rapport et al. 2000). Past studies, Klingberg et al (2005) and Beck et al. (2009), have found working memory training to lead to improvements in several areas of working memory functioning and to a decrease in severity of ADHD symptoms among individuals who underwent the training. However, neither study assessed the effects of working memory training on children and adolescents comorbidly diagnosed with ADHD and an externalizing disorder, such as oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder. This study assessed the effects of Cogmed working memory training on populations comorbidly diagnosed with ADHD and one other externalizing disorder. Participants, who were between 7 and 17 years old, were organized into one group of individuals diagnosed with ADHD and another group of individuals comorbidly diagnosed with ADHD and one other externalizing disorder. Groups were compared using measures of ADHD and executive functioning, which were completed both before and after receiving working memory training. When compared, groups did not display any significant difference between their increments on the majority of measures. This study is thought to broaden the efficacy of working memory training to include children and adolescents comorbidly diagnosed with ADHD and either oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder.
Download or read book Thriving in College with ADHD written by Will Canu and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-08-31 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thriving in College with ADHD uses cognitive-behavioral and psychoeducational techniques to address ADHD and related impairment in a way that is tailored to the needs of college students. This manual distills the expertise of four psychologists with extensive experience helping students with ADHD. The treatment is designed to be effective, flexible, and feasible. Modules address organization, time management, planning, and academic skills, adaptive thinking, healthy lifestyles, relationships, and other life skills. They can be used with individuals or groups and as an abbreviated or comprehensive treatment, tailored to client needs. The accompanying student workbook will increase the treatment’s impact and keep college students engaged in learning new skills. Any mental health professional working with college students with ADHD can benefit their clients by adding this approach to their toolbox.
Download or read book The Efficacy of Working Memory Training as a Treatment for Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder written by Christine Adelaide Hanson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: This study assessed the efficacy of a 5-week, intensive working memory training program for 52 children and adolescents (ages 7-17) who were identified as having ADHD and other co-morbid diagnoses. The study provided a replication of effects, since participants were assigned to the experimental group or waiting-list control group, with the waiting list control group completing training after the experimental group had finished. Parents and teachers completed paper and pencil measures of working memory, executive functioning, and ADHD symptoms at baseline, post-treatment, and four month follow-up. Parent ratings indicated that participants improved on inattention, overall number of ADHD symptoms, initiation, planning/organization, and working memory. These effects were maintained at a four month follow-up period. Teacher ratings did not indicate any significant results. The majority of participants did not show clinically significant or reliable changes. There is some evidence, provided by parent report, that WM may lead to improvements in ADHD symptoms, working memory, and other types of executive functioning; however, more research is needed to determine the validity of these treatment effects, whether treatment effects are maintained over longer follow-up periods, and whether the improvements that are found are clinically significant and reliable.
Download or read book Attention Deficits Learning Disabilities and RitalinTM written by Robert B. Johnston and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
