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Wood, Judy W.; Frith, Greg H. – Academic Therapy, 1984
A selective review of the literature explores biofeedback and relaxation as practical alternatives to drug therapy in controlling the behavior of hyperactive children. (JW)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Biofeedback, Children, Drug Therapy
Hershey, Myrliss – Academic Therapy, 1983
Five hyperactive primary and intermediate students were taught biofeedback techniques designed to elevate finger temperature. Ss learned to raise their temperature and were observed to decrease hyperactive type behaviors while increasing attention to academic tasks. (CL)
Descriptors: Attention Control, Biofeedback, Hyperactivity, Intermediate Grades
