Practitioner review: Short-term and working memory impairments in neurodevelopmental disorders: Diagnosis and remedial support

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An introduction to current models of working and short-term memory, their links with learning and diagnosis of impairments is presented. It is concluded that impairments of short-term and working memory are associated with learning difficulties that can be substantial and that can be minimized by appropriate methods of remedial support.

Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Analysis, Diagnosis, Down syndrome, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Language disorders in children, Childhood language disorders, Williams syndrome

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A structural analysis of working memory and related cognitive skills in young children

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The relationship between cognitive abilities in young children and the functional organisation of their working memory is investigated. A sample of 633 children aged between 4 and 6 years were tested for short-term memory span, sentence repetition, phonological awareness and nonverbal ability.

Evaluation, Cognition, Lexical phonology

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Working memory in children with reading disabilities

Article Abstract:

Working memory in mathematical problem solving and reading of children, with reading disabilities is examined.

Science & research, Research, Influence, Mathematical ability, Memory in children, Children's memory, Reading disability, Reading disorders

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