Help for ADD
Help for ADD is a newsletter run by David Rabiner, Ph.D. Senior Research Scientist, Duke University. The newsletter often has chunks of interesting information and the latest edition includes news of a study using Math Blaster software to help young children with ADHD.
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"The results of this study suggest that [Computer Aided Instruction] CAI can be an effective and acceptable intervention for some elementary school students with ADHD who are having difficulty with math. Although not explicitly tested in this study, it is likely that the effectiveness of CAI in improving students’ calculation skills is related to the fact that it provides frequent and immediate reinforcement as the student works on the computer. In addition, CAI provides students with ‘increased opportunities to practice the targeted skills in the stimulating and individualized learning environment provided by software with a game format.’ Despite the positive findings reported in this study, there are several important limitations to keep in mind. First, and most importantly, this was a controlled case study that involved only 3 elementary school students. Thus, replicating these findings with a larger sample that includes an appropriate control group will be required to better understand the potential benefits of this approach for students with ADHD who are struggling in math". |
Find Out More:
Books:
- How To Reach and Teach Children and Teens with Dyslexia: A Parent and Teacher Guide to Helping Students of All Ages Academically, Socially, and Emotionally
- Worksheets! For Teaching Social Thinking and Related Skills: Breaking Down Concepts for Teaching Students with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Pdd-nos, Nonverbal Learning Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Adhd
- Bean Bag Activities & Coordination Skills: For Early Childhood & Adaptable for Special Education (CD)
- Think Social! A Social Thinking Curriculum for School-Age Students for Teaching Social Thinking and Related Skills to students with High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disability, ADHD
- ADHD Alternatives: A Natural Approach to Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
December 23rd, 2005
ADD / ADHD, Web/Tech
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