Strategies for Teaching Written Language to Students with Attention Deficits
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https://doi.org/10.33919/esnbu.24.1.6Keywords:
attention deficits, neurodevelopmental disorders, dysgraphia, written language teaching strategies, inclusionAbstract
The issue of including students with attention deficits in the educational process is a highly relevant pedagogical challenge due to the high prevalence of these disorders. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common condition, but attention deficits can also arise from social causes, such as experiencing psychologically traumatic situations like war. This article presents key strategies for improving written language skills in students with attention deficits of various etiologies and comorbid disorders to facilitate their inclusion in the educational process. Additionally, presented are the results of a two-stage study confirming the practical effectiveness of these strategies.
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