Ali Sharifi

• PhD of psychology and education of exceptional children
• Assistant professor at University of Isfahan

It is well‐known that children with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and specific learning disorder (SLD) often exhibit behavioural and emotional problems. However, little is known about how these problems compare between the two groups of children. This study sought to fill this gap in knowledge by comparing the executive functions...

Background: Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood. While it is well established that this group exhibits neuropsychological deficits, less is known about how ADHD subtypes might differ in terms of neuropsychological functions with a focus on visual function. Therefore,...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of computerized cognitive training on the performance of response inhibition and sustained attention of students with mathematical problems. The research method in terms of goal was practical and semi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical popu...

Aim of this study was Comparison styles' attachment, loveliness to parents and emotional behavioral disorder in children of War wounded soldiers with and without visual impairment. The method of this study was a descriptive and causal-comparative. The statistic populations of this study were all of the War wounded soldiers with and without visual i...

Background: In human being developmental process, normal development of sensory motor abilities is considered as the main factor of adaptability, physically, social health and cognitive development. This normal skill has provided human being with the opportunity for the manipulation of environment typically by children. These abilities lead to incr...

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the efficacy of problem-solving training in reducing behavioral problems and improving executive functions and problem-solving skills in interpersonal relations of slow learner students in fourth and fifth grades. Sample comprised of 21 students (11 girls and 9 boys). Program was taught two sessio...

Abstract The present study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation intervention on executive function and working memory performance in children with math disorder. Sample comprised of 30 students with math disorder selected via convenience sampling from elementary schools of districts 1, 3 and 5 of Tehr...

The purpose of this ex-post facto research is study about relationship between executive function and cognitive distortion on delinquent juveniles and non-delinquent juveniles in Tehran. Statistical sample are 62 delinquent juveniles selected by purposeful selection from "the center of modification and training" and 82 people of non-delinquent juve...

Introduction: Cerebral palsy is the most common chronic physical disability and neurological complication in childhood. Active cooperation of parents in rehabilitation programs will facilitate the child's motor development. The present study was to determine the effectiveness of family-centered occupational therapy program on motor skills developme...

In the present study, effectiveness of social problem solving training to improve interpersonal relationships, social desirability, and executive functions were examined. This study was conducted using a quasi-experimental method with pretest-posttest without control group. A total of 85 subjects, preschool children and first and second-grade stude...

Introduction: In the present study, the effectiveness of interpersonal problem solving training to improve social skills and problem solving ability amongst preschool children and first- grade students was evaluated. Method: This study was conducted using a quasi-experimental method using a pretest/post-test without a control group. The population...