Journal of Exceptional Childre
Year:2007 | Volume:7 | Issue:2 (24)|Papers Count:12

Objective: A three-dimensional instructional intervention (self-regulation of attentional behaviors, self-regulation of motivational behaviors, and verbal self-instruction) was conducted to ameliorate ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) symptoms. Method: 60 third grade male students with ADHD were screened and diagnosed using CSI-4 and DSM-4 criteria. The subjects were trained to apply the mentioned cognitive skills, and then a follow-up study was done. Results: The results display a significant difference for pretest-post test, and follow up treatments (P<0.01). Post hoc analysis indicates that self-regulation of attentional behaviors had a more considerable effect in comparison with the other two treatments.Conclusion: These findings suggest that teaching cognitive instructions to children with ADHD can improve ADHD symptoms.

Objective: The purpose of the present investigation is to study the impact of sand play therapy. Method: Using a multi-stage random sampling method, fourteen 11- year old students with aggressive behaviors were recruited by teachers' reports and administrating Aggressive Behavior Checklist. Results: t-student analysis revealed that sand play therapy could decrease aggressive behaviors. Conclusion: some non-verbal techniques, such as sand play therapy, could be used to help children with aggressive behaviors.

Objective: This study investigates the effect of self-regulation skills on academic performance among high school students with vision loss. Method: For this purpose, all of 120 students from Shorideh School for Blind Students were recruited and randomly assigned into control and experiment groups. Motivation and Learning Strategies Questionnaire (MSLQ), and a biology test were administered as the pretest for the two groups. The experiment group received 8 sessions of training for self-regulation skills. A follow-up was conducted for the groups after 1 month.Results: Variance analysis with repeated measures manifested a significant difference between the two groups. This means that the experimental group performance in biology was improved. The follow-up study showed that the effect was still maintained after the time. Conclusion: This study confirmed that self regulation skills can improve the academic performance in high school students with vision loss.

Objective: On the basis of Wilkins (2003) theory of dysfunction of visual pathway color perception, this quasi-experiment study attempts to assess the effect of the developed software on reduction of visual perception errors in students with dyslexia. Method: 40 students aging 6.7 to 9.10, from first, second and third elementary grades were selected and matched. Milaad Educational Software and Femald traditional method were administered respectively for the experimental and control groups. Reading ability was evaluated by Reading Inventory (Pouretemad, 2001). Results: t-student analysis revealed that the experimental group showed an improvement in reading comprehension, speed and reduction of errors rather than the control group. Furthermore, the size effect estimation displayed that 22% of correct word reading variance, 21% of errors of reading variance, 27% of reading speed, and 14% of comprehension variance could be explained by the effect of Milaad software. Conclusion: Milaad newly developed educational software could be utilized for specific instructional purposes for students with dyslexia.

Objective: This research was conducted in order to comparing some memory components in Students with and without vision loss. Method: The sample consisted of 38 students aging 16 to 20, studying in Ardabil high schools. Utilizing Wechsler memory scale, mental control, logical memory, reversed repetition, and word association were evaluated. Results: MANOVA analysis revealed that students with vision loss had better abilities in mental control, logical memory, and word association subtests. No significant difference was observed for reverse repetition. Conclusion: We can probably conclude that students with vision loss show good capabilities on tasks requiring listening skills and attention.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess DMFf and periodontal (CPITN) indices of down's syndrome patients.Method: The study was carried out In Down syndrome patients by referring to MR centers of Hamadan, dental caries was scored according to evaluation criteria of WHO about DMFf and CPITN.Results: 18 female (48.6%) and 19 male (51.4%) have been evaluated in our study, 62% were 9- 12 y/o and 38% 13-17 y/o. CPITN was 1 in 73% and 2in 27%. In 72% of females CPITN was 1 and in 28% were 2. In 74% of males, CPITN was 1 in 26% was 2. DMFf was 6.7 and 6.1 In females and males respectively The mean DMFf of the subjects was 6.4.Conclusion: The study showed that patients with Down syndrome had a high prevalence of caries and gingivitis in Hamedan. So it is necessary to precise and repeated oral health education, periodic control and dental treatments. Also preparing financial and equipment facilities is required.