Child NeuropsychologyPub Date : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2025-12-28DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2599903
Kandice J Benallie, Maryellen Brunson McClain, Sarah E Schwartz, Gwendolyn Davis, Andrea Lopez
{"title":"The impact of autism and ADHD symptomology and cognitive functioning on executive functioning in autistic children.","authors":"Kandice J Benallie, Maryellen Brunson McClain, Sarah E Schwartz, Gwendolyn Davis, Andrea Lopez","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2599903","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2599903","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children with ADHD, autism, and/or IDD often demonstrate EF challenges. Many children with these conditions likely demonstrate overlapping and differing EF presentations and profiles of strengths and difficulties. The extant literature investigating the impact of co-occurring ADHD and IDD on the EF of autistic children is limited and contradictory, potentially due to varying levels of symptom severity, undiagnosed co-occurring ADHD and ID, and overlapping areas of EF. Consequently, we examine how autism symptomology, ADHD symptomology, and cognitive functioning predict the EF of autistic children. Participants were 65 autistic children between the ages of 6 and 17 years and their caregivers. Multilevel modeling was used to determine the impact of ADHD symptom severity, autism symptom severity, and cognitive functioning on the EF of children with autism. Aspects of ADHD symptomology - specifically hyperactivity - and autism symptomology - namely social communication difficulties - had a significant and positive relation with EF functioning. After controlling for hyperactivity and social communication skills, there were significant differences in EF domains with emotion regulation being the most negatively impacted. The severity of ADHD and autism symptoms is positively related to EF difficulties in autistic children. Specifically, greater levels of hyperactivity and social communication difficulties predict more EF challenges. Emotion regulation appears to be the EF skill most impacted. A significant association between cognitive functioning and EF was not found in this sample.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"648-669"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145848985","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":"[Formula: see text] 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":"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":"633-647"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","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}
Child NeuropsychologyPub Date : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-01-27DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2026.2616523
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":"780-799"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","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}
Child NeuropsychologyPub Date : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2025-12-09DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2600608
Francesca Anderle, Angela Pasqualotto, Arianna Bentenuto, Paola Venuti, Francesco Benso
{"title":"[Formula: see text] Assessing executive attention in autistic children: strengths, weaknesses and individual differences.","authors":"Francesca Anderle, Angela Pasqualotto, Arianna Bentenuto, Paola Venuti, Francesco Benso","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2600608","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2600608","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research consistently shows that autistic children often exhibit cognitive challenges, particularly in executive functions (EFs), since the preschool years. EFs are cognitive abilities that help regulate impulses, manage information, filter distractions, and shift focus between tasks. Various performance-based measures have been developed to assess EFs in autistic children. However, inconsistencies in findings have raised concerns about the ability of traditional EF measures to capture the real-life challenges these children face, largely due to reductionist approaches and the overlooked issue of task impurity. Here, we employed a broader comprehensive battery - the <i>Measures of Executive Attention</i> - to assess EFs in 43 autistic children aged 8-14 years, compared to 43 neurotypicals matched for age, sex, and fluid reasoning index. The results revealed that neurotypicals outperformed autistic children in most tasks. Specifically, autistic children showed lower performance in cognitive flexibility and generative thinking in a graphical task, as well as in working memory capacity under novel and emotionally stressful conditions. However, when fine motor and verbal skills were excluded from the composite score calculation, no group differences emerged in certain tasks, such as visual search and working memory capacity in a familiar exercise. Our findings highlight the importance of assessing executive attention through multidimensional and context-sensitive tools and offer new insights into cognitive variability in autism.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"670-692"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145707638","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 : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-01-11DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2606413
Alice Zanetti, Carlotta Rivella, Ludovica Primavera, Isabella Maria Cadirola, Mariasavina Severino, Sara Signa, Chiara Tacchino, Paola Viterbori, Marta Bertamino
{"title":"Emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents following childhood arterial ischemic stroke.","authors":"Alice Zanetti, Carlotta Rivella, Ludovica Primavera, Isabella Maria Cadirola, Mariasavina Severino, Sara Signa, Chiara Tacchino, Paola Viterbori, Marta Bertamino","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2606413","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2606413","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although the psychological impact of stroke on children and adults is well known, there is still limited knowledge about its impact on adolescents. This retrospective study examined the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in 33 adolescents following childhood arterial ischemic stroke (AIS; age at stroke: <i>M</i> = 10.4 years, SD = 4.13, range = 1-15; time since stroke: <i>M</i> = 3.9 years, SD = 3.2, range = 0.27-12) administering the CBCL questionnaire to adolescents and their parents. Results indicate elevated psychological problems reported by both adolescents and their parents, with clinical or subclinical scores in Total problems observed in 33% of cases compared to the expected 9.8%. These difficulties include both emotional (49% observed) and behavioral (30% observed) issues and reduced Total competences. In addition, a discrepancy emerged between what parents and adolescents reported, with parents reporting lower internalizing problems than their children. Clinical impairment in the Total Competences subscale was significantly associated with anterior circulation lesions and poor functional outcomes measured by PSOM. In addition, externalizing problems were related to anterior circulation lesions. No other significant associations were observed. Results suggest that routinely including psychological assessment in the clinical follow-up of these patients, considering both the parents and the adolescent's perspective, is necessary to promptly identify individuals who may need psychological support.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"713-729"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145951431","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 : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2025-12-23DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2603410
Cristan Farmer, Bonita P Klein-Tasman, Ashley Chun, Ivy Giserman-Kiss, Lisa Joseph, Colby Chlebowski, Beth A Kozel, Audrey E Thurm
{"title":"In-depth profile analysis and developmental trends in Wechsler performance among individuals with Williams syndrome.","authors":"Cristan Farmer, Bonita P Klein-Tasman, Ashley Chun, Ivy Giserman-Kiss, Lisa Joseph, Colby Chlebowski, Beth A Kozel, Audrey E Thurm","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2603410","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2603410","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Williams syndrome is caused by a microdeletion of genes on chromosome 7q11.23. It is estimated that 75% of individuals with Williams syndrome meet criteria for intellectual disability. The existing literature, primarily using the Differential Ability Scales, supports a pattern of relative weakness in visuospatial construction and language abilities commensurate with or slightly stronger than overall cognitive functioning. However, it is unclear how cognitive profile patterns are captured by current versions of the Wechsler system of assessment, which is more commonly used in community settings. Further, few longitudinal data on cognitive profiles exist, limiting conclusions about developmental trends. The current study included 59 individuals with Williams syndrome aged 4-24 years assessed with the age-appropriate Wechsler test a median of twice over 3 ± 1.5 years. The results of this study confirmed the profile found in the extant literature, but there was evidence of heterogeneity in relative strengths and weaknesses that necessitates individual evaluation. Careful longitudinal modeling of between- and within-person effects suggested stability of standard scores in all domains. The results of this study inform a developmental understanding of the Williams syndrome cognitive profile and improve the interpretability of research findings for clinical and school settings where the Wechsler system is commonly used.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"693-712"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12747510/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145809401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child NeuropsychologyPub Date : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-02-02DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2025.2612025
Donny Hendrawan, Rahmah Nurul Hayya, Farras Syazwani, Keiko Anarizki Adisya Fahira, Mawla Atqiyya Muhdiar, Nisrina Putri Anandiva, Petra P M Hurks
{"title":"The effectiveness of an autonomy-supportive parenting intervention for enhancing maternal parenting skills and executive functioning among preschool-aged children: two preliminary studies.","authors":"Donny Hendrawan, Rahmah Nurul Hayya, Farras Syazwani, Keiko Anarizki Adisya Fahira, Mawla Atqiyya Muhdiar, Nisrina Putri Anandiva, Petra P M Hurks","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2612025","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2612025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autonomy-supportive parenting (ASP) is strongly associated with executive functioning (EF) among preschool-aged children, as the ASP helps these children control their thoughts, feelings, and behavior, thereby supporting goal achievement. However, only a limited number of ASP intervention studies have directly targeted EF enhancement for this age group, and the findings are still inconclusive. Herein, we investigated the impact of an ASP intervention on maternal parenting skills and EF among preschool-aged children. EF was measured via maternal perceptions and performance tests and comprises three dimensions: working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. Two preliminary studies were conducted: The first study examined feasibility and time-based changes among participants receiving the intervention, and the second study employed a randomized controlled trial design to evaluate the impact of the intervention by comparing intervention and waitlist control groups. In both studies, four 2-hour ASP training sessions were carried out, allowing mothers to engage deeply with the material and foster children's independence with respect to problem-solving and decision-making. Parenting behavior and children's EF were assessed at the pretest (1 week before intervention), posttest (1 week after intervention), and follow-up (12 weeks after the intervention). The results of these studies suggest that a more extensive intervention significantly enhances maternal skills and children's EF, thus highlighting the importance of tailored support in parenting practices for optimal child development and parenting skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"749-779"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146100000","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":"Direct effects of dyscalculia on executive functions: revisiting mediation models.","authors":"Salahddine Zerouali, Hamid Kaddouri, Abdelouahed El-Kamia, Smail Alaoui","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2610225","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2025.2610225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dyscalculia, a specific learning disability in mathematics, is linked to deficits in executive functions, yet integrative studies in Arabic-speaking contexts remain scarce. This study examined working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility collectively in children with dyscalculia. Using 64 children (32 per group), advanced techniques including Ridge regression, PCA, and ROC analysis assessed these functions. Both groups demonstrated average intelligence (Raven's Progressive Matrices), with the dyscalculia group showing profound mathematical deficits across nine arithmetic domains. Significant group differences emerged in all three executive functions (<i>p</i> < .001), with large effect sizes (d = -2.15 to -1.80; <i>r</i> = 0.80), extremely high predictive accuracy (ROC-AUC = 0.999, requiring replication), and significant correlations with mathematical performance (<i>r</i> = .32 to .62, all <i>p</i> < .01). Unexpectedly, no significant mediation was observed (ACME: <i>p</i> > .05), with dyscalculia exerting direct effects, and a significant interaction limited to cognitive flexibility (β = 0.62, <i>p</i> = .043). These findings contribute to understanding executive function architecture in dyscalculia and mark the first integrative analysis in an Arabic-speaking context. Results may support early diagnostic tools and targeted interventions addressing specific executive function deficits, offering potential advancements for educational practices in Arabic-speaking regions, though cross-cultural validation remains essential.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"730-748"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145862392","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}
Madeline N Delage, Emily L Speybroeck, Lynn L Cole, Alesia A Richardson, Elizabeth Merz, Carson Kautz-Turnbull, Julianne Myers, Christie L M Petrenko
{"title":"Neurodevelopmental impacts of unique postnatal adversity subgroups in children with prenatal alcohol exposure.","authors":"Madeline N Delage, Emily L Speybroeck, Lynn L Cole, Alesia A Richardson, Elizabeth Merz, Carson Kautz-Turnbull, Julianne Myers, Christie L M Petrenko","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2026.2692956","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09297049.2026.2692956","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol experience elevated rates of adverse postnatal experiences, including neglect, abuse, and caregiver separation, which often co-occur. Identifying distinct adversity patterns may clarify their links to neurodevelopmental outcomes. Latent class analysis was conducted in a clinical sample with 811 youth with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE; mean age 6.9 years, range 0-21) to identify distinct profiles of postnatal adversity. Class differences in neuropsychological functioning were examined using the Bolck, Croon, and Hagenaars method. A four-class solution demonstrated best fit AIC = 5121.272, BIC = 5266.918, aLRT = 55.874, <i>p</i> < .001. Classes reflected: 1) high probability of neglect and caregiver change with moderate probability of familial mental health challenges; 2) low familial mental health risk with moderate caregiver change; 3) high probability of familial trauma and neglect; and 4) high probability of all adverse experiences. Classes differed significantly in memory, executive functioning, and mental health domains (anxiety). Demographic differences included age, number of caregiver placements, and age of placement with long-term caregiver. Distinct adversity patterns in youth with PAE are linked to neurodevelopmental outcomes and demographic factors. Findings highlight the importance of early intervention, addressing familial mental health, and developing or adapting trauma-responsive supports for children with PAE.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-30"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13529256/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148301072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Camille Clermont, Christopher Rodrigue, Vickie Plourde, Catherine Bégin
{"title":"Psychometric validation of the French adaptation of the Teenage Executive Functioning Inventory (TEXI) among adolescents.","authors":"Camille Clermont, Christopher Rodrigue, Vickie Plourde, Catherine Bégin","doi":"10.1080/09297049.2026.2683558","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09297049.2026.2683558","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Executive functioning plays a central role in adolescents' emotional and behavioral regulation, yet validated French-language measures remain limited. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the French Teen Executive Functioning Inventory (TEXI) in a community sample of Canadian adolescents (<i>N</i> = 601). Factorial structure was examined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM). Convergent validity was assessed through associations with reward sensitivity, impulsivity, and internalizing symptoms. Results supported the expected two-factor structure, with ESEM providing the best model fit. Convergent validity analyses revealed theoretically coherent patterns: inhibition difficulties were strongly associated with reward sensitivity (β = .70, <i>p</i> < .001) and impulsivity (β = .55, <i>p</i> < .001), whereas working memory difficulties showed weaker and differentiated associations once internalizing symptoms were controlled. Overall, findings support the reliability and validity of the French TEXI and its usefulness for screening executive functioning difficulties in French-speaking adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":9789,"journal":{"name":"Child Neuropsychology","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148293473","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}