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Assessment of Age-related Changes in Cognitive Functions Using EmoCogMeter, a Novel Tablet-computer Based Approach

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Assessing executive function in preschoolers.

Peter J Anderson¹, Natalie Reidy

¹Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, 3052 Victoria, Australia. peter.anderson@mcri.edu.au

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Assessing executive function in preschoolers is possible and crucial for early detection of executive dysfunction. This enables timely interventions to support cognitive development in young children.

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Area of Science:

Developmental psychology
Neuroscience
Clinical child psychology

Background:

Preschoolers undergo rapid executive function development.
Clinical assessment of executive function in this age group is infrequent.
Early identification of executive dysfunction is important.

Purpose of the Study:

Demonstrate the feasibility of assessing executive function in preschoolers.
Highlight the significance of early detection of executive dysfunction.
Provide an overview of assessment methods and developmental trajectories.

Main Methods:

Review of executive function and associated neural systems.
Discussion of challenges in assessing young children.
Presentation of various assessment paradigms for preschoolers.
Description of normal executive function development based on assessment studies.

Main Results:

Executive function can be reliably assessed in preschoolers using specific paradigms.
Normal developmental trajectories for executive domains in preschoolers are described.
Challenges in assessment are identified and addressed.

Conclusions:

Assessment of executive function in preschoolers is achievable and clinically valuable.
Early identification allows for timely intervention.
Further research and clinical practice should prioritize executive function assessment in early childhood.