{"title":"Impaired Reactive Control But Preserved Proactive Control in Hyperactive Children.","authors":"Yilin Huang, Yifan Liu, Qiong Hu, Qiong Zhang","doi":"10.1177/10870547241261536","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10870547241261536","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine the manifestation of cognitive control deficit of children with different levels of hyperactivity, an \"at risk\" dimension for ADHD.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A group of children with high hyperactivity (<i>N</i> = 40) and another group of children with low levels of hyperactivity (<i>N</i> = 38) performed a modified stop-signal anticipation task, a revised Go/NoGo task, and the AX-continuous performance test (AX-CPT).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Children with higher levels of hyperactivity displayed: (1) significantly prolonged stop signal reaction time (SSRT) in the modified stop-signal anticipation task; (2) no notable differences in commission errors in the revised Go/NoGo task; (3) increased reaction time (RT) in stop-signal task and Go/NoGo task with increased probabilities of stop or NoGo signal; and (4) positive proactive behavioral index scores in AX-CPT.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results suggested that children with heightened hyperactivity exhibited impaired reactive control, especially for responses already underway, but preserved proactive control. Further studies concerning these children are warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":15237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Attention Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1520-1528"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141446255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristina Jelinkova, Emma Charabin, Courtney Miller, Emma A Climie
{"title":"Self-Stigma of Canadian Youth With ADHD and Their Parents.","authors":"Kristina Jelinkova, Emma Charabin, Courtney Miller, Emma A Climie","doi":"10.1177/10870547241273161","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10870547241273161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>ADHD is subject to stigma from the general population. Exposure to stigma poses the risk of developing self-stigma of youth and parents, but few studies have focused on self-stigma of ADHD. Furthermore, parental factors have been implicated in self-stigma of youth, but no previous research has assessed the association between self-stigma of parents and youth. Therefore, the objective of this study was to better understand the experience of self-stigma of youth and their parents in the context of ADHD.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Fifty-five youth with ADHD (aged 8-17) and one parent reporter per youth completed surveys to report their experiences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results of this study found that both youth and parents reported significantly lower self-stigma scores compared to most previously published research. Parents of boys reported higher self-stigma scores compared to parents of girls. Youth who reported higher self-stigma also reported lower self-esteem. Self-stigma scores in youth were predicted by inattentive symptoms but not hyperactive/impulsive symptoms or parental self-stigma.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results emphasize the importance of understanding self-stigma of ADHD, symptom severity, and the need for interventions for families with ADHD.</p>","PeriodicalId":15237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Attention Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1598-1611"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11403931/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Contributors to Underdiagnosis of ADHD among Asian Americans: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Ashley Feng, Sarah O'Neill, Anthony L Rostain","doi":"10.1177/10870547241264113","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10870547241264113","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Rates of ADHD are lowest among Asian American children (1-6.1%) compared to all other major ethnic and racial groups in the US, but there is limited literature on reasons for the disparity in estimated prevalence rates.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We conducted a narrative review to integrate the literature on ADHD in children in Asian countries with that on ADHD among Asian American youth to highlight potential explanations for disparities in ADHD diagnosis and treatment among Asian American children relative to other racial and ethnic groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Factors possibly contributing to the low estimated prevalence rates of ADHD among Asian American children include: a higher proportion of Inattentive ADHD presentation among Chinese, Malaysian, and Indian children; racial bias and the influence of the Model Minority Myth; cultural differences in classroom identification; mental health stigma in Asian American communities; parent perception of ADHD as misbehavior rather than a neurodevelopmental disorder; and parent support for children's academic activities that may mask impairment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We offer recommendations to inform individual and community-level psychoeducation, and new directions for research to address this health disparity.</p>","PeriodicalId":15237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Attention Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1499-1519"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11912696/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141855641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anselm B M Fuermaier, Caroline Gontijo-Santos Lima, Oliver Tucha
{"title":"Impairment Assessment in Adult ADHD and Related Disorders: Current Opinions From Clinic and Research.","authors":"Anselm B M Fuermaier, Caroline Gontijo-Santos Lima, Oliver Tucha","doi":"10.1177/10870547241261598","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10870547241261598","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Assessing functional impairment is one of the essential components in the clinical evaluation of ADHD in adulthood, serving both diagnostic and outcome evaluation purposes. However, clinicians and researchers may face challenges in selecting suitable instruments due to variations in accessibility and quality of instruments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted an online survey involving an international group of 92 respondents engaged in clinical practice and/or research on ADHD. The survey aimed to evaluate current practices in assessing impairment in adult ADHD and related disorders, while also identifying areas requiring adaptation or potential new developments.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our findings revealed that clinicians and researchers utilize a diverse range of instruments for assessing impairment in adults with ADHD, including some that may lack adequate properties for this purpose. Notably, dissatisfaction with current practice standards was expressed, underscoring the need for novel assessment approaches and improved psychometric properties.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It is evident that research endeavors are warranted to either refine existing measures or devise new ones for assessing functional impairment in adult ADHD. Emphasis should be placed on disseminating instruments that enhance accessibility in both research and clinical settings, and facilitate streamlined administration and interpretation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Attention Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1529-1541"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11408967/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141426965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating Working Memory Deficits in School-Age Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An Event-Related Potentials Study During Delayed-Match-to-Sample Task","authors":"I-Hsuan Shen, Wei-En Wang, Hsing-Chang Ni, Chia-Ling Chen","doi":"10.1177/10870547241277521","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547241277521","url":null,"abstract":"Objective:To investigate the neural mechanisms underlying working memory (WM) deficits in children with ADHD.Method:WM was compared between thirty-four children with ADHD and thirty-four matched controls using neuropsychological tests, spatial and verbal versions of modified delayed matching-to-sample (DMTS) tasks, and the event-related potential technique.Results:Children with ADHD demonstrated poor behavioral performance, delayed P3 latencies in high-load spatial modified DMTS tasks during encoding, and delayed P2 and N2 latencies during retrieval in spatial modified DMTS tasks. In high-load verbal modified DMTS tasks during encoding, they showed a smaller P3 amplitude.Discussion:Pronounced deficits in the central executive system in children with ADHD were exhibited by neuropsychological tests and the modified DMTS task. Children with ADHD exhibited a slowing of processing speed during encoding. Under high-load conditions, they showed a reduced P3 amplitude during retrieval, suggesting reduced neural resource allocation was available when the central executive of the working memory was heavily loaded.","PeriodicalId":15237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Attention Disorders","volume":"24 1","pages":"10870547241277521"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142259983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dana Zeides Taubin, Haya Fogel-Grinvald, Adina Maeir
{"title":"Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life Among Women Living With a Partner Diagnosed With ADHD","authors":"Dana Zeides Taubin, Haya Fogel-Grinvald, Adina Maeir","doi":"10.1177/10870547241280607","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547241280607","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study explores the depressive symptoms and quality of life (QoL) of women in relationships with partners diagnosed with ADHD, as well as the role of engagement in health-promoting activities (HPA) on these outcomes, spotlighting the often-neglected perspective of these women. Methods: Employing a cross-sectional approach, the study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to explore associations between partners’ ADHD functional impairment, women’s involvement in HPA, and their depressive symptoms and QoL. Results: Functional impairment in partners with ADHD was positively associated with women’s depressive symptoms and negatively associated with their QoL, whereas women’s engagement in HPA was positively associated with their QoL and negatively associated with their depressive symptoms. Conclusions: The findings suggest that women partnered with individuals diagnosed with ADHD may face an elevated risk of depressive symptoms and lowered QoL. The results highlight the potential need for a more comprehensive clinical approach to adult ADHD treatment that considers functional impairments and the experiences of partners. Incorporating HPA into therapeutic strategies appears beneficial. However, longitudinal research is needed to examine the direction of these associations and to develop potential interventions to support these women.","PeriodicalId":15237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Attention Disorders","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142259654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erica Jostrup, Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson, Pia Tallberg, Göran Söderlund, Peik Gustafsson, Marcus Nyström
{"title":"No Effects of Auditory and Visual White Noise on Oculomotor Control in Children with ADHD","authors":"Erica Jostrup, Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson, Pia Tallberg, Göran Söderlund, Peik Gustafsson, Marcus Nyström","doi":"10.1177/10870547241273249","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547241273249","url":null,"abstract":"Background:White noise stimulation has demonstrated efficacy in enhancing working memory in children with ADHD. However, its impact on other executive functions commonly affected by ADHD, such as inhibitory control, remains largely unexplored. This research aims to explore the effects of two types of white noise stimulation on oculomotor inhibitory control in children with ADHD.Method:Memory guided saccade (MGS) and prolonged fixation (PF) performance was compared between children with ADHD ( N = 52) and typically developing controls (TDC, N = 45), during auditory and visual white noise stimulation as well as in a no noise condition.Results:Neither the auditory nor the visual white noise had any beneficial effects on performance for either group.Conclusions:White noise stimulation does not appear to be beneficial for children with ADHD in tasks that target oculomotor inhibitory control. Potential explanations for this lack of noise benefit will be discussed.","PeriodicalId":15237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Attention Disorders","volume":"33 1","pages":"10870547241273249"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142178615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hannah Elizabeth Kirk, Sally Richmond, Tori Gaunson, Meg Bennett, Alan Herschtal, Mark Bellgrove, Kim Cornish
{"title":"A 5-week Digital Intervention to Reduce Attention Problems in Children With ADHD: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Hannah Elizabeth Kirk, Sally Richmond, Tori Gaunson, Meg Bennett, Alan Herschtal, Mark Bellgrove, Kim Cornish","doi":"10.1177/10870547241256269","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10870547241256269","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Growing evidence suggests digital interventions may provide neurocognitive benefits for children with ADHD. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a digital attention intervention in children with ADHD.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>In this double-blind randomized controlled trial 55 children with ADHD (5-9 years) were allocated to the intervention (<i>N</i> = 28) or control program (<i>N</i> = 27). Both programs were delivered via touchscreen tablets at home 5 days a week for 5 weeks. The primary outcome was change in the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA) Attention Comparison Score (ACS) from pre- to post-intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants who received the intervention had significantly greater improvements in the TOVA ACS from pre- to post-intervention than those in the control (<i>p</i> < .044). No intervention effects were observed on secondary outcomes assessing executive functioning, ADHD symptoms, or functional impairment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Collectively these findings provide insufficient evidence for the implementation of digital attention interventions for children with ADHD.</p>","PeriodicalId":15237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Attention Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1454-1466"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141158132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laila Tanana, Asam Latif, Prasad S Nishtala, Timothy F Chen
{"title":"Investigating Variations in Medicine Approvals for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Cross-Country Document Analysis Comparing Drug Labeling.","authors":"Laila Tanana, Asam Latif, Prasad S Nishtala, Timothy F Chen","doi":"10.1177/10870547231224088","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10870547231224088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to compare the approval of medicines for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for pediatric patients across five countries.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A document analysis was completed, using the drug labeling for ADHD medicines from five countries; United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and United States (US). Comparisons of available formulations and approval information for ADHD medicine use in pediatric patients were made.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The US had the highest number of approved medicines and medicine forms across the studied countries (29 medicine forms for 10 approved medicines). Approved age and dosage variations across countries and missing dosage information were identified in several drug labeling.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The discrepancies in approval information in ADHD medicine drug labeling and differing availability of medicine formulations across countries suggest variations in the management of ADHD across countries. The update of drug labeling and further research into reasons for variability and impact on practice are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":15237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Attention Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1437-1453"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11328451/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139702648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amr M Mohamed, Tahany S Shaaban, Hassen Alazhar Jmaiel
{"title":"EFL Special Education Teachers' Perspectives: Evaluating Game-Based Learning for ADHD Behavioral Disorders.","authors":"Amr M Mohamed, Tahany S Shaaban, Hassen Alazhar Jmaiel","doi":"10.1177/10870547241265877","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10870547241265877","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to examine the perspectives of English as a Foreign Language Special Education teachers (EFLSE) regarding game-based learning approaches for addressing behavioral disorders in ADHD patients.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study involved a sample (<i>n</i> = 131) of EFLSE teachers who completed a questionnaire to determine how feasible, acceptable, and helpful they found game-based learning.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study revealed that EFLSE teachers perceive game-based learning to be a feasible and acceptable method for engaging ADHD students and helping to maintain their attention during game-based learning activities. Nevertheless, implementation and individualized approaches are cited as challenges. Additionally, EFLSE teachers emphasized the benefits of game-based learning, including improved problem-solving, assessment methods, collaboration, and the acquisition of academic skills.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study contributes insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers that can support the development of evidence-based interventions offering game-based learning for students with ADHD.</p>","PeriodicalId":15237,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Attention Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1482-1495"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141758962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}