Investigate visual-spatial attention and visual-manual dexterity skills in children with learning disorders and compare with normal children

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Ferdowsi University Of Mashhad (FUM)
Abstract
The aim of this research was to investigate the visual-spatial attention and visual-manual dexterity skills in children with learning disorders and normal children . this is on Expost study. To do so, of elementary clinic of psychology of mashhad chity 15 children with learning disorders and 20 elementary normal children. Tools in research was include Corsi test and Pursuit rotor test. Mean scores of students with LD and normal students, there are significant differences in test corsi and Pursuit rotor test. According to visual - spatial attention and Visual-manual dexterity in children with learning disorders poor than normal children, these problems should be assessed in order to plan appropriate interventions.
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