Working Memory Training for Children with Attention Problems or Hyperactivity: A School-Based Pilot Study

School Mental Health

Volumn 2, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 202-208

  Mezzacappa, Enrico ^a   Buckner, John C ^a  

^a BOSTON CHILDREN S HOSPITAL   (United States)

Author keywords

ADHD; Attention problems; Computer assisted learning; Hyperactivity; School based interventions; Working memory training

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952073594     PISSN: 18662625     EISSN: 18662633     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12310-010-9030-9     Document Type: Article

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