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Haight, Maryellen J.; And Others – 1976
A study was conducted involving eight hyperkinetic males (11-15 years old) to determine if Ss receiving electromyography (EMG) biofeedback training would show a reduction in frontalis muscle tension, hyperactivity, and lability, and increases in self-esteem and visual and auditory attention span. Individual 45- and 30-minute relaxation exercises…
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Change, Biofeedback, Electromechanical Aids
Peer reviewedBlanton, Judy; Johnson, Lawrence J. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1991
This study evaluated effects of computer-assisted biofeedback on the electromyographic activity of three students (grades four and six) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Results indicated increased relaxation abilities and, in the case of the one student also observed in the classroom, increased on-task behavior after the biofeedback…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Change, Biofeedback, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedBlood, Gordon W. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1995
A behavioral-cognitive treatment program for adults who stutter was evaluated. Treatment combines computer-assisted biofeedback for reducing stuttering and a relapse management program for counseling and attitude change. Three adults in their early twenties reduced disfluencies to below three percent stuttered syllables and maintained these…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Biofeedback


