Prospective memory in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a review
Karley-Dale S Talbot1, Ulrich Müller1, Kimberly A Kerns1
1a Department of Psychology , University of Victoria , Victoria , Canada.
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often show deficits in time-based prospective memory (PM). Current assessments and treatments for these PM challenges in youth are limited, necessitating further research and practical coping strategies.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Disorders
Background:
- Prospective memory (PM) is crucial for daily functioning.
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder.
- PM deficits may significantly impact children with ADHD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize existing research on prospective memory (PM) in children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- To summarize PM deficits, assessment methods, and treatment options for youth with ADHD.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Synthesis of findings from six studies investigating PM in children with ADHD.
Main Results:
- A majority of studies indicated deficits in time-based PM, but not event-based PM, in children with ADHD.
- The underlying mechanisms of these PM deficits remain unclear.
- Currently, no specific clinical assessment tools or evidence-based interventions directly target PM deficits in this population.
Conclusions:
- Compensatory strategies for PM deficits in daily life are recommended.
- Further research is essential to deepen the understanding of prospective memory in children with ADHD.
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