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Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of neurofeedback training whith Alpha frequency band on the improvemet of the performance of working memory in children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: To perform this study, eight children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were selected by random sampling. They participated in 10 sessions of neurofeedback training with Alpha up training Protocol. To evaluate the working memory, the N-Back Working Memory Test and Wechsler Memory Scale (Direct Numbers) were used. Data were analyzed by covariance analysis (ANCOVA) and SPSS. Results: Results showed that there was a significant difference between pretest and posttest (p
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