Associations Between ADHD Symptom Dimensions and Cognition in Children With ADHD and Learning Difficulties.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD) are both associated with attentional and cognitive difficulties. This study examined the extent to which the cognitive impairments could be consequences of elevated levels of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.

Method

Secondary analysis was conducted on data from four groups selected from the Centre for Attention, Learning, and Memory, a neurodivergent cohort of children aged 5 to 18 years with a mean age of 9 years : children with ADHD only (n = 70), learning difficulties only (n = 406), ADHD with learning difficulties (n = 128), and a comparison group (n = 166). Covariance analyses examined whether any differences in basic cognitive skills

SUBMITTER: Cai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12686189 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature