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Working memory and learning disabilities

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Pages 35-46 | Published online: 12 Nov 2013
 

Abstract

Working memory is defined as a cognitive system which is responsible for temporary storage and information processing. In the development of working memory, normal children by age 4 demonstrate function of diverse working memory components and by age 16, all levels of working memory performance are established. Deficiency in working memory impacts learning. This memory is important in learning disabilities such as reading disability, mathematics disability, and written expression disability as well. With regard to children’s difficulties with learning disabilities in working memory, research suggest some remedial strategies for improvement of working memory. This strategies include rehearsal, chunking, and meta-cognitive strategies.

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Mokhtar Malekpour

Correspondence to: M Malekpour, Department of Children with Special Needs, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. Email: [email protected]

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