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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Child Psychology

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  • Working memory (WM) and executive functions are crucial for academic success.
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with cognitive deficits.
  • Understanding the nuances between low WM and ADHD is important for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare working memory (WM), executive function, academic ability, and classroom behaviors in children with ADHD versus those with low WM.
  • To identify commonalities and distinctions between these two groups.
  • To explore potential underlying mechanisms for observed differences.

Main Methods:

  • Administered standardized assessments of WM, executive function, and academic abilities (reading, mathematics).
  • Included 83 children diagnosed with ADHD, 50 children with low WM, and 50 typically developing controls (aged 8-11).
  • Utilized teacher-rated checklists for classroom behaviors (attention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, oppositional behavior, executive function difficulties).

Main Results:

  • The ADHD and low WM groups exhibited highly similar WM and executive function profiles.
  • Children with ADHD showed significantly higher levels of impulsive behavior.
  • Children with low WM demonstrated slower response times on cognitive tasks.

Conclusions:

  • WM and executive function deficits are common in both ADHD and low WM groups.
  • Impulsivity is a key differentiator for ADHD, while response speed distinguishes low WM.
  • These findings highlight the importance of considering specific cognitive profiles for accurate diagnosis and support.