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Lynn, Lisa N.; Cuskelly, Monica; O'Callaghan, Michael J.; Gray, Peter H. – Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology, 2011
Survival rates are increasing for children born extremely preterm, yet despite the majority of these children having IQ scores within the average range, 50-70% of these children have later school difficulties. This paper reviews factors associated with academic difficulties in these children, emphasizing the contributions of executive functions…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Education, Academic Achievement
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Wright, Craig; Conlon, Elizabeth; Wright, Michalle; Dyck, Murray – Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology, 2011
Dyslexia is a common presenting condition in clinic and educational settings. Unlike the homogenous groups used in randomised trials, educators typically manage children who have multiple developmental problems. Investigations are required into how these complex cases respond to treatment identified as efficacious by controlled trials. This study…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Intervention, Asperger Syndrome, Dyslexia
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Street, Helen; Hoppe, David; Kingsbury, David; Ma, Tony – Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology, 2004
This study examines the use of a cooperative physical games program "The Game Factory" on social behaviour among children. Children are required to work together towards positive collective outcomes. A pretest-intervention-posttest design is used. Parents and teachers assessed 90 Australian primary school children in two experimental…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Family Environment, Educational Environment