Coherent Analysis of the EEG to Study the Correlation of Neural Connections of the Cerebral Cortex with the Cognitive Functions of 6–8 Y.O. Children Having Difficulties in Learning and Behavioral Problems

Abstract

Current research is done in groups of children within the norm and from those having learning difficulties from preschool (6–7) and primary school ages (7–8). A comparative analysis of cognitive brain functions during orientation in a maze has been performed using coherent EEG analysis with respect to age-related features of the formation of neural connections in the brain cortex. Identified differences in the quantitative and spatial organization of neural connections in the cerebral cortex in both hemispheres of the brain. The dynamics of neural connections in children with learning difficulties indicate a pronounced age-related functional immaturity of the cortical regions of the brain, as well as disruptions in the regulatory brain structures – an imbalance between inhibitory and activating influences. The data from the coherent EEG analysis correlated with a high level of motor activity (often chaotic) in the maze, fragmented perception, unstable attention, low working memory capacity, and weak optimization of skills in mastering new spaces. These are caused by the distortion of the analysis and synthesis of incoming information and disruption of control in the emotional-volitional sphere.