ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2018
Attention Training in Autism as a Potential Approach to Improving Academic Performance: A School-Based Pilot Study.
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- Features and effects of computer-based games on cognitive impairments in children with autism spectrum disorder: an evidence-based systematic literature review.BMC psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- The cognitive remediation of attention in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND): A meta-analysis and systematic review.F1000Research · 2023Pooled it
- Video Games for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2022Pooled it
- Digital Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2021Pooled it
- Executive attention training effects in children aged 4 and 6 years: improvement in the trained task greater for 6-year-olds, but far transfer greater for 4-year-olds.Frontiers in public health · 2025Trial
- Effects of Computerized Cognitive Training in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Validating the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for Autism in a Sample of Australian School-Aged Children on the Spectrum.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- "Let's Try to Stay on Track": Exploring Therapists' Responses to Digressive Utterances of Children with ASD.Psychology research and behavior management · 2025Article
- Computerised Attention Functions Training Versus Computerised Executive Functions Training for Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomised Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- EEG decoding for effects of visual joint attention training on ASD patients with interpretable and lightweight convolutional neural network.Cognitive neurodynamics · 2024Article
- Artificial Cognitive Systems Applied in Executive Function Stimulation and Rehabilitation Programs: A Systematic Review.Arabian journal for science and engineering · 2023Article
- Assessing the feasibility of a classroom-based visual attention training program targeting academics for students with extremely low IQ.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2021Article
- Impacts of Participation in Community-Based Physical Activity Programs on Cognitive Functions of Children and Youth with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review.Brain sciences · 2021Article
- Implications of Sensory Processing and Attentional Differences Associated With Autism in Academic Settings: An Integrative Review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Review
- Autism Symptoms, Executive Functioning and Academic Progress in Higher Education Students.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2020Article
- The Effect of Music Intervention on Attention in Children: Experimental Evidence.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2020Article
- Effects of a Computerized Training on Attentional Capacity of Young Soccer Players.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Article
- Executive Attention and Empathy-Related Responses in Boys with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder, With and Without Comorbid Anxiety Disorder.Child psychiatry and human development · 2018Article
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Abstract
This study assessed the effectiveness of an attention intervention program (Computerized Progressive Attentional Training; CPAT) in improving academic performance of children with ASD. Fifteen 6-10 year olds with ASD attending a mainstream and a special school were assigned to an experimental (CPAT; n = 8) and active control (computer games; n = 7) group. Children were assessed pre- and post-intervention on measures of behavioural symptoms, cognitive skills and academic performance. The intervention was conducted in school twice a week for 8 weeks. Children in the CPAT group showed cognitive and academic improvements over and above the active control group, while children in both groups showed improvements in behaviour. Results suggest that attention training is a feasible approach to improving academic performance in this population.
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