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[Executive dysfunction in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in childhood].

Authors :
Romero-Ayuso DM
Maestú F
González-Marqués J
Romo-Barrientos C
Andrade JM
Source :
Revista de neurologia [Rev Neurol] 2006 Mar 1-15; Vol. 42 (5), pp. 265-71.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Introduction: The principal problem of ADHD is the difficulty to execute inhibitory control. The inhibition is an executive function that is develop during childhood.<br />Aim: To know if other executive functions shower a lower performance in ADHD versus control group and these were different between ADHD-I and ADHD-C.<br />Patients and Methods: Fifty three children, between 7 to 10 years old, participated and were assess with EMIC and Simon task.<br />Results: The results showed similar profile in working memory and verbal span. In contrast, ADHD-C showed lower performance in Simon task and more impulsively. On an other hand, ADHD-I showed lower performance in memory working tasks and planning.<br />Conclusions: These results suggest differences in the executive profile between ADHD-I and ADHD-C and these support the hypothesis of Barkley about the necessity to differ both clinical subtypes.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
0210-0010
Volume :
42
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista de neurologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16538588