Training to improve selective attention in children using neurofeedback through play [Entrenamiento mediante neurofeedback a través del juego para la mejora de la atención selectiva en niños]

Abstract

This paper has two objectives: a) to identify if selective attention and concentration in school children without learning problems can be improved through training with neurofeedback; and b) to assess the generalizability of such training as a useful, easy, fun and economical procedure that may be used to improve school performance. For training we used Mind-Flex, a toy first marketed in 2009. To measure a possible boost in attention we applied the d2 test of attention developed by Brickenkamp (1962), adapted in Spain by Seisdedos and published by TEA (2002). The results obtained from a sample of 65 children (aged 8 and 9) show a significant improvement in selective and sustained attention, cognitive-processing accuracy, attention control and balance between speed and accuracy.

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