Objective: This ex-post facto research compares neuropsychological aspects of preschoolers with and without neuropsychological/developmental learning disabilities. Method: 20 preschoolers with and without neuropsychological/developmental learning disabilities aging 4 to 6 were recruited utilizing a multiple stage randomized cluster sampling. The instruments included NEPSY, Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI), and a checklist consisting of neuropsychological /developmental learning disabilities for preschoolers. Results: The results showed a significant difference between the neuropsychological aspects of children in the two groups. Accordingly, we can suggest that preschoolers with learning disabilities had serious problems with their neuropsychological functions. Conclusion: This study stresses on assessment of neuropsychological and executive functions in preschool children showing learning difficulties.
Abedi A, Malekpour M, Moulavi H, Oraizi H, Amiri S. Neuropsychological Aspects of Preschoolers with and without Neuropsychological/Developmental Learning Disabilities. JOEC 2008; 8 (1) :1-18 URL: http://joec.ir/article-1-356-en.html