Abstract

ALBERT, Jacobo et al. Neuropsychological deficits, symptom intensity and functional impairment in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2022, vol.82, suppl.1, pp.23-27. ISSN 0025-7680.

This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of at tention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by comprehensively examining the relationship between two of the main cognitive deficits of the disorder (attention and inhibitory control), symptomatology (inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity) and functional impairment in 85 children and adolescents with ADHD without other comorbid disorders. We found, independent of general intellectual functioning and age, that i) greater atten tional and inhibitory deficits predicted greater severity of ADHD symptoms, ii) greater attentional and inhibitory deficits predicted greater functional impairment, but not in a direct way but through symptoms, and iii) greater symptomatic severity predicted greater functional impairment. Beginning to explore and understand the com plexity of ADHD is key to advance our knowledge of the disorder and for correct clinical decision making.

Keywords : Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Symptoms; Neuropsychology; Functional impairment; Models.

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