{"title":"Assessing cognitive development in a diverse age child cohort using the Mullen Scales of Early Learning and the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children II: a correlational study among children of adolescent mothers in South Africa.","authors":"Katherine Morse, Claire Tatham, Bongiwe Saliwe, Bulelani Gwampi, Lulama Sidloyi, Lorraine Sherr, Elona Toska","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2514487","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2514487","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are significant challenges for research on child cognitive development in resource-scarce environments including the need for contextually appropriate assessments that accommodate diverse age cohorts or span multiple years or rounds of data collection in longitudinal studies. In such cases, combining two cognitive assessments may be necessary to maximize age and assessment item coverage. The Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL) is developed for children aged 2-60 months, while the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC-II) is administered to children aged 3-18 years. Understanding the relationship between these scales is essential for drawing valid conclusions across age cohorts and study periods where children may age out of the MSEL. This correlational study examines the relationship between MSEL subscales and KABC-II subtests in a sample of 59 children aged 4-5 years in the Eastern Cape, South Africa using data collected in March-June 2024. Intra-class correlations and paired t-tests demonstrate agreement between the two assessments indicating that the selected subtests are measuring similar underlying constructs. In post-hoc factor analysis the combined subscales had an alpha of 0.86 demonstrating strong agreement between the MSEL and KABC-II. These findings support the comparability of outcomes across different cognitive assessments, enabling researchers to identify risk and resilience pathways for children in low- and middle-income settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"178-193"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144309617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child NeuropsychologyPub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2509911
Anni Byman, Natalia Stalchenko, Anssi Vanhala, Pinja Tähti, Tommi Makkonen, Mari Tervaniemi, Pirjo Aunio
{"title":"Associations of executive functions with physical activity and sedentary time in children aged 5-7 years: a multi-methodological pilot study.","authors":"Anni Byman, Natalia Stalchenko, Anssi Vanhala, Pinja Tähti, Tommi Makkonen, Mari Tervaniemi, Pirjo Aunio","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2509911","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2509911","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Executive functions are critical for early childhood development. High levels of physical activity and reduced sedentary time may benefit execution function development, although prior research has yielded mixed findings. Studying executive functions through both neurophysiological and behavioral measures provides a more comprehensive view of their relationship with physical activity and sedentary time, yet this approach remains underexplored in young children. Thus, this cross-sectional study aimed to explore these associations using a multi-methodological approach. Eighteen children (<i>M</i><sub>age</sub> = 6.75, <i>SD</i> = 0.60, 50% girls) participated. Executive functions were assessed behaviorally (inhibition+switching and working memory with computerized tests) and neuroelectrically (event-related potential EEG paradigm) in early childhood education settings. Physical activity and sedentary time were measured using hip-worn accelerometers. Associations were examined using linear regression. The results showed that faster response times in inhibition+switching task were associated with larger novelty P3 amplitudes (β = -.54, <i>p</i> < .05). Moderate and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were associated with increased novelty P3 amplitude (β = .72, <i>p</i> < .01; β = .56, <i>p</i> < .05) and longer peak latency (β = .59, <i>p</i> < .05; β = .53, <i>p</i> < .05), while light physical activity was associated with smaller amplitude (β = -.64, <i>p</i> < .05). Sedentary time was associated with shorter latency (β = -.57, <i>p</i> < .05). No associations between physical activity or sedentary time and behavioral measures of executive functions were found. The findings of this pilot study suggest that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity may support neurocognitive processes in early childhood.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"148-177"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144149371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child NeuropsychologyPub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-08-06DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2539695
Gina A Forchelli, Pieter J Vuijk, Mary K Colvin, Lauren E Wolfe, Maya R Koven, Emily N Tetreau, Alysa E Doyle, Ellen B Braaten
{"title":"Influence of slower processing speed (PS) in children with high cognitive ability on parent- and teacher-reported psychosocial outcomes.","authors":"Gina A Forchelli, Pieter J Vuijk, Mary K Colvin, Lauren E Wolfe, Maya R Koven, Emily N Tetreau, Alysa E Doyle, Ellen B Braaten","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2539695","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2539695","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Processing Speed (PS) has become established as an area of concern in pediatric populations. Research suggests that it can differentially impact academic, social, and adaptive outcomes. A relationship between cognitive ability, PS weakness, and psychosocial outcomes has been indicated in recent literature. The current study sought to explore the relationship between those with higher cognitive ability and a relative difficulty in PS (Weschler VCI > 110 and Weschler VCI - PSI ≥ 15) in parent and teacher reported behaviors, specifically school engagement and services, social relationships, adaptability/resilience, and negative legal outcomes (e.g. substance use). Data were used from a clinically referred sample of 679 children ages 6-17 (11.2 ± 3.2; 37.3% girls) with high cognitive ability that were part of a larger study (Longitudinal Study of Genetic Influences on Cognition (LOGIC)). Results suggest that parents and teachers observe children with a <i>relative</i> PS difficulty to have more struggle with their approach to work. There were particularly strong associations on teacher rating scales. Discussion highlights the importance of teacher input as an indicator of academic struggle in these youth and discuss implications for further research.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"214-226"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144788378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child NeuropsychologyPub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-08-20DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2545030
Juliette François-Sévigny, Mathieu Pilon
{"title":"Executive function behaviors in intellectually gifted/ADHD children compared to intellectually gifted children and ADHD children: the clinical utility of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF).","authors":"Juliette François-Sévigny, Mathieu Pilon","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2545030","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2545030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Little is known about the differential display of executive functions in intellectually gifted/ADHD children, although this may be relevant to identify the dual condition better. This study aimed to examine the executive function behaviors of intellectually gifted/ADHD youth, as reported by their parents using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF), and to compare them with those of youth who were intellectually gifted only and those with ADHD only. Based on a cognitive assessment, a clinical sample of 110 participants (<i>M</i><sub><i>age</i></sub> = 10.13; <i>SD</i> = 2.59), aged six to 16, was drawn from attendees of two psychological clinics and divided into three groups: intellectually gifted/ADHD (<i>n</i> = 40), ADHD (<i>n</i> = 40) and intellectually gifted (<i>n</i> = 30). The results revealed that, in general, intellectually gifted/ADHD youth presented more alterations in executive function behaviors, particularly in the BRIEF metacognitive index, than intellectually gifted and ADHD youth, as reported by their parents. Furthermore, mothers rated executive function difficulties more severely on the BRIEF rating scale across all groups than fathers. These findings highlight the clinical utility of the BRIEF, particularly its Organization of Materials, Monitor, and Working Memory subscales, in detecting the co-occurrence of intellectual giftedness and ADHD in children with good sensitivity and specificity. Moreover, they support existing evidence of executive vulnerabilities in intellectually gifted/ADHD children and underscore the importance of supporting their executive function-related behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"227-254"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144882300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child NeuropsychologyPub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-06-16DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2517161
Hua Li, Li Li
{"title":"[Formula: see text] It's not just what you do, but the way you do it: network meta-analysis of the effects of different exercise modalities on the executive function of children and adolescents.","authors":"Hua Li, Li Li","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2517161","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2517161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It is recommended that regular exercise be used to improve the executive function of children and adolescents, but the most effective type of exercise remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the effects of different exercise types on the executive function of children and adolescents and rank them. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on \"exercise interventions on the executive function of children and adolescents\" were searched in multiple databases up to December 31, 2024. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data, evaluated methodological quality, and performed statistical analysis using Stata 17.0. Forty-three trials with 6944 participants were included. Net Meta-analysis showed that single aerobic exercise, cognitive+exercise, and ball games significantly improved inhibitory control compared to controls. Ball games were superior to combined exercises. Cognitive+exercise improved working memory, while ball games enhanced cognitive flexibility. SUCRA probability ranking indicated that ball games had the most significant effects on inhibitory control (SUCRA = 97.4), working memory (SUCRA = 77.0), and cognitive flexibility (SUCRA = 93.6). Ball games, single aerobic exercise, and cognitive+exercise significantly improved children's executive function. Ball games were the most effective intervention for inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"255-287"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144301194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child NeuropsychologyPub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-06-28DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2523595
Irem Ceyhan, Gokcen Akyurek
{"title":"Sensory processing skills and school functions in school-aged children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a gender-based analysis.","authors":"Irem Ceyhan, Gokcen Akyurek","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2523595","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2523595","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sensory processing skills are important for school functioning, learning and school participation. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may need additional support in the school context. This study aims to assess sensory processing skills and school functions in children with ADHD, focusing on gender differences. We included 118 children of whom 57 had ADHD and 61 were typically developing peers. Sensory processing skills were assessed with the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test subtests (Postrotary Nystagmus, Standing Walk and Balance, Bilateral Motor Coordination), and school functioning was evaluated using the School Function Assessment. Results showed that children with ADHD had worse sensory processing skills and school function, regardless of gender (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In girls with ADHD, Bilateral Motor Coordination emerged as a significant predictor across some sub-parameters of school functioning (Participation: <i>p</i> = 0.022; task supports: <i>p</i> = 0.020; physical tasks: <i>p</i> = 0.012). In boys, balance was particularly significant predictor of physical (<i>p</i> = 0.008) and cognitive functioning (<i>p</i> = 0.008). Boys with ADHD had more difficulty than girls in cognitive/behavioral task adaptations, setup and cleaning, and eating/drinking. Recognizing gender differences among these children is essential for health professionals to deliver more effective and individualized support interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"194-213"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144526591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child NeuropsychologyPub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-06-23DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2517150
Manuela Martín-Bejarano García, Charlotte Jackson, Liubov Okhonskaia, Evgeny Voronin, Vladimir Rozenberg, Maria Alekseevna Titova, Tatyana Kovalenko, Catherine Wedderburn, Intira Jeannie Collins, Siobhan Crichton, Carlos Velo Higueras, Elena Salvador, María Isabel González-Tomé, Anna Turkova, José Tomás Ramos-Amador, Ana Martinez de Aragón
{"title":"Brain MRI and neurocognitive characteristics of children and adolescents living with HIV.","authors":"Manuela Martín-Bejarano García, Charlotte Jackson, Liubov Okhonskaia, Evgeny Voronin, Vladimir Rozenberg, Maria Alekseevna Titova, Tatyana Kovalenko, Catherine Wedderburn, Intira Jeannie Collins, Siobhan Crichton, Carlos Velo Higueras, Elena Salvador, María Isabel González-Tomé, Anna Turkova, José Tomás Ramos-Amador, Ana Martinez de Aragón","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2517150","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2517150","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite improved outcomes with modern antiretroviral therapy (ART), children living with HIV (CLWHIV) may still face significant cognitive deficits. There are no published studies of the neurocognitive and neuroimaging status of CLWHIV in Eastern Europe. This was a cross-sectional study in a pediatric HIV referral center in St Petersburg, Russian Federation. Thirty-seven CLWHIV underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and completed the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, third edition (WISC-III) as part of routine care in 2013-15. WISC-III scores were summarized for full-scale intelligence quotient (FSIQ), performance IQ (PIQ) and performance IQ (PIQ) (all with population mean 100), and for subtests of these scores. Factors associated with MRI abnormalities were assessed using logistic regression. Median [IQR] age at the time of the earlier assessment (either MRI or WISC-III) was 10.5 [8.7-11.9] years, 54% were female, 35/37 (95%) had initiated ART at a median age of 57 [27-93] months. Median WISC-III scores were within the average range: 99 [IQR 91-111, range 62-123] for FSIQ, 97 [IQR 85-111, range 67-129] for VIQ and 101 [IQR 94-106, range 62-129] for PIQ. Thirty-four children (92%) scored below average on at least one subtest score. Of 32 children who underwent MRI, 15 (47%) had at least one abnormality. Older age at ART start was associated with MRI abnormalities (OR 1.37 (95% CI 1.01-1.86), <i>p</i> = 0.05 per year increase). Although median group indexes were within the average range, a high percentage of CLWHIV underperformed in at least one subtest and might benefit from supportive interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"288-296"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144367980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sex differences in neurodevelopment trajectories over the first 3 years.","authors":"Zixuan Zhang, Lei Sheng, Chenying Yue, Xiuyun Qiao, Miao Yuan, Xiaoyan Liu, Xinxia Chen","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2599855","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09297049.2025.2599855","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to examine sex-specific neurodevelopment trajectories and associated factors for providing a reference for sex-specific neurodevelopment assessment and early targeted intervention. We hypothesized: 1) boys and girls have distinct neurodevelopment trajectories, in total or specific domains; 2) maternal and birth factors were associated with neurodevelopment trajectories differently between boys and girls. A retrospective cohort study was performed in children aged <3 years old, and neurodevelopment was assessed by trained medical staff using CNBS-R2016, a validated tool completed based on observation. Group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM) was used to identify the trajectories of neurodevelopment in boys and girls, respectively. Using GBTM, \"persistently high - quickly rising,\" \"persistently high - slowly rising,\" \"persistently low - falling\" trajectories were documented in girls, and \"persistently high - slowly rising,\" \"persistently low - stable\" trajectory was revealed in boys. For girls, totally (92.7%) were in the high development trajectories, compared to 52.6% for boys. In the low development trajectories, there was a higher proportion of boys than girls (47.4% vs. 7.3%), although a falling trend was identified for girls. The trajectories for each domain of neurodevelopment also showed sex-dependent variations, with the adaptivity domain primarily driving total development trajectories in girls, and the language domain in boys. In multinomial regression analysis, gravidity and non-breastfeeding were associated with increased risks of having low development trajectories for both boys and girls. Among girls, preterm birth was also associated with low development trajectory. The findings may have implications for sex-specific neurodevelopment screening and interventions during early childhood.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146060601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Isabella G Larsen, Siyuan Liu, Srishti Rau, Lukas Schaffer, Tiffany Ajumobi, Allysa Warling, Ethan T Whitman, Liv S Clasen, Erin N Torres, Siena Mollerstuen, Armin Raznahan
{"title":"X- vs. Y-chromosome dosage effects on human cognition: a deep phenotypic comparison of 47,XXY and 47,XYY syndromes.","authors":"Isabella G Larsen, Siyuan Liu, Srishti Rau, Lukas Schaffer, Tiffany Ajumobi, Allysa Warling, Ethan T Whitman, Liv S Clasen, Erin N Torres, Siena Mollerstuen, Armin Raznahan","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2026.2616523","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2026.2616523","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sex chromosome aneuploidies are associated with a wide range of neurodevelopmental outcomes, and notably, confer risk for cognitive impairments with varying degrees of severity. Yet, to date, few studies have compared multiple cognitive outcomes between different sex chromosome aneuploidy karyotypes, and it remains unclear how cognitive variation is linked to other elements of functioning. Leveraging high-dimensional data from a large battery of standardized neurocognitive tasks, we systematically characterize cognition across domains among 167 individuals with sex chromosome aneuploidy (<i>n</i> = 102 XXY/Klinefelter syndrome, <i>n</i> = 65 XYY) aged 5-25 years. These profiles of cognition are then compared between sex chromosome aneuploidy groups and related to measures of adaptive functioning, caregiver strain, and psychopathology. Age-normed scores and <i>z</i>-scores describe the cognitive performance across fifteen scales within XXY/Klinefelter syndrome and XYY syndrome relative to instrument-provided population norms. These profiles are compared between groups, revealing an overall intensification of impairment among the XYY group versus the XXY/Klinefelter syndrome group. The relationships between cognitive scores and adaptive functioning are found to be largely congruent between groups, while we find heterogeneity in the relative coupling of cognitive scores and psychopathology. This multidimensional characterization and comparison of cognitive abilities in XXY/Klinefelter syndrome and XYY syndrome contributes to our understanding of X- versus Y-chromosome dosage effects on neurodevelopment, with the potential to inform karyotype-specific targeting of assessment and intervention that may have unique impacts on functioning.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146060616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Justine Ledochowski, Sarah I Mossad, Tala El Tal, Ibrahim Mohamed, Lawrence Ng, Asha Jeyanathan, Adrienne Davis, Linda T Hiraki, Deborah Levy, Ashley Danguecan, Andrea Knight
{"title":"Agreement between parent- and self-report of executive functioning in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: implications for clinical practice.","authors":"Justine Ledochowski, Sarah I Mossad, Tala El Tal, Ibrahim Mohamed, Lawrence Ng, Asha Jeyanathan, Adrienne Davis, Linda T Hiraki, Deborah Levy, Ashley Danguecan, Andrea Knight","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2026.2618198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09297049.2026.2618198","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder, with childhood onset (cSLE) impacting 15-20% of all individuals with SLE. Cognitive dysfunction, including difficulties with executive functioning (EF), affects 30-70% of individuals with cSLE. EF describes cognitive processes that support goal-directed behavior and contributes to capacity for disease self-management and quality of life. Standardized questionnaires provide clinically valuable information about parental observations and adolescent's self-awareness, however, agreement between adolescent and parent ratings is not yet well understood in cSLE. Thirty-six adolescent-parent dyads completed the Behavior Inventory of Executive Function, Second Edition (BRIEF-2). Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) indicated moderate agreement among most indices and subscales, with the exception of the Emotional Regulation Index and Shift subscale. However, mean T-score comparisons showed that adolescents rated themselves as having significantly greater difficulties compared to parent report on the Global Executive Composite, Behavioral Regulation Index, and Cognitive Regulation Index and the Inhibit, Emotional Control, Working Memory and Planning/Organization subscales. Our findings demonstrate that alongside parental report, considering the adolescent's own perspective of their cognitive functioning is an essential part of assessing EF in cSLE.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146046203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}