ADHD in Children: Mechanisms and Remediation

Abstract

Executive functions study is one of the main topics in A.R. Luria works. Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) syndrome presents a good model of executive disorders. An experimental study of them reveals a complex structure of the executive behavior, including sustaining of activity and attention, selectivity in decision making, shifting, planning and prognostic abilities. Cross-cultural (Russian/Italian) differences in executive functioning of ADHD children are discussed. A comparison of ADHD syndrome in preschool and primary school age is aimed to prevent an aggravation of defects and their early remediation.