The effectiveness of neurofeedback on executive functions in children with mathematics disorder

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The aim of the present study was the effectiveness of training neurofeedback on executive functions in children with mathematics disorder , the quasi- experiment was conducted in this study consisted of 10 students with learning disabilities dyscalculia girls center in Tehran. Subjects by continuous performance tests ( Razvld , Mrsky , Sarason , Brnsvm and Beck , 1965 ) computerized version of the Tower of London ( Morris , Ahmed , Astd and Tone , 1993 ) , Stroop Test ( Stroop , 1935) and test Kvrnvldy working memory ( Kvrnvldy and Vkya , 1995 ) were evaluated to assess executive function . Random assignment to experimental and control groups were divided into two groups . Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance . The results indicate that neurofeedback significant effect on executive function in children with mathematics disorder are .

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