Perception of Visual Illusions in Children and Teenagers With ADHD.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Susceptibility to visual illusions is a consequence of the adaptation of the visual system, however, their perception or lack of it reflects differences in more general, global cognitive processes. Few studies have focussed on the susceptibility of individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), even though visual impairment and percept differences have been thoroughly documented.

Method

The present study evaluated 75 children (ages 6.09-12.99 years, 72% male) and 37 teenagers (ages 13-16.95 years, 62% male) with ADHD, and a sex-and-age matched sample of typically developing peers. They were tested with 103 pairs of illusory and control images spanning five illusion types.

Results

We found increased susceptibility to the Müller-Lyer and Kan

SUBMITTER: Montiel V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12686188 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature