EDUC230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Assistive Technology, Structured Prediction, Attentional Shift
9 Apr 2017
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Attention or attending a sense of alertness for reception of stimuli. Attention deficits students who have problems gaining and retaining attention. Sustained attention the ability to keep attending to certain stimuli. The ability to cease attending to certain stimuli and begin attending to other stimuli. Sustained attention and attentional shift are just two of the signs of an attention deficit. Adhd attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder - A student who has problems consistently attending to environmental stimuli, Which have persisted for at least 6 calendar months, Students with add or adhd tend to be served under section 504 of the rehab. These drugs have a different than expected effect. Tend to enable students to attend better and decrease impulsivity. Most common are ritalin (methylphenidate), cylert, concerta, and. Use of mind-altering drugs with preschoolers (ages 2-4) has doubled since. Use of ritalin and the like has tripled with school-aged children since 1991.
