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[Unilateral spatial neglect in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]
Chun-ming Jiang1, Fang Shen, Guang-qian Li
1Department of Pediatric Neurology, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou 325027, China.
Zhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Pediatrics
|December 23, 2008
Summary
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) exhibit more significant left spatial neglect than typically developing peers. This suggests a shared neurophysiological basis between spatial bias and ADHD.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder.
- Unilateral spatial neglect is a deficit in attention to one side of space.
- The relationship between ADHD and spatial neglect in children requires further investigation.
Purpose:
- To investigate the presence of unilateral spatial neglect in boys with ADHD.
- To determine if spatial neglect is associated with ADHD in children.
- To explore potential common neurophysiological mechanisms.
Summary:
- Boys diagnosed with ADHD and a control group of healthy boys were assessed using spatial attention tests (Line Bisection and Star Cancellation).
- Results indicated that boys with ADHD showed significantly greater left spatial neglect compared to the control group.
- Both groups exhibited rightward bias in spatial attention, but ADHD was linked to more pronounced left-sided deficits.
Impact:
- Left spatial neglect appears to be a common phenomenon in school-aged boys.
- Children with ADHD demonstrate a more pronounced form of left spatial neglect.
- Findings suggest a potential shared neurophysiological mechanism underlying spatial bias and ADHD.
