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.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 2006
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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.
Publication Name: Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0022-0965
Year: 2004
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Working memory in children with reading disabilities
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Working memory in mathematical problem solving and reading of children, with reading disabilities is examined.
Publication Name: Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0022-0965
Year: 2006
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