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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

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  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is associated with hypoarousal in the prefrontal cortex, impacting executive functions.
  • Hyperactivity in ADHD may serve a compensatory role in regulating prefrontal cortical activity.
  • Understanding the neurocognitive effects of movement on executive functioning in ADHD is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the neurocognitive impact of physical movement on executive functioning in children with ADHD.
  • To examine how movement affects performance on cognitive tasks and self-efficacy ratings.
  • To explore the role of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-four children (with and without ADHD) completed a Stroop task and self-efficacy ratings under stationary and desk-cycling conditions.
  • Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) monitored hemodynamic changes in the left DLPFC during task performance.
  • Comparative analysis between stationary and movement conditions for both ADHD and control groups.

Main Results:

  • Children with ADHD showed improved Stroop reaction time and enhanced self-efficacy during the movement condition compared to the stationary condition.
  • Seventy-eight percent of participants with ADHD exhibited increased left DLPFC oxygenation during movement.
  • Children without ADHD did not show significant differences in cognitive or self-efficacy outcomes between conditions, with 60% showing increased DLPFC oxygenation during movement.

Conclusions:

  • Hyperactivity in ADHD may function as a compensatory mechanism to enhance prefrontal cortex (PFC) activity and support executive functions.
  • Movement-induced increases in DLPFC oxygenation correlate with improved executive functioning and self-efficacy in children with ADHD.
  • Findings suggest that incorporating movement could be a beneficial strategy for managing ADHD-related executive function deficits.