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The IWK Health Centre and Dalhousie University are conducting a study examining children’s executive functioning (working memory, planning/organizational abilities, inhibition)
 
Your child may take part in this study if he:  
O Is between the ages of 8 and 12 years
o Has normal or corrected-to-normal eyesight
o Speaks English as a primary language
 
Your child may NOT take part in this study if he:
o Has a primary mental health disorder
o Has a history of severe head injury
o Has a chronic medical condition
 
This study will involve one visit to a research laboratory at Dalhousie University where:
 
· You (parent/guardian) and your child will have a meeting with the researcher to inform you about the study and to answer any questions you have
· Your child will complete some hands-on and paper and pencil activities with a research assistant
· Your child will complete some activities that will require you to define words, read, and do some math
· Your child will get to choose a small prize, and receive a certificate of completion for participating!
 
You will:
· Fill out questionnaires
· Receive a Tim Horton’s gift card for $5 as a thank you for participating
 
Your child’s teacher will:
· Fill out questionnaires to help us learn more about your child at school
 
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Fiona Davidson by phone at 494-5177 or by email at fiona.davidson@dal.ca