Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-Related Deficits and Psychostimulant Medication Effects on Comprehension of Audiovisually Presented Educational Material in Children.

ABSTRACT: Objective: We aimed to (1) examine differences in observed visual attention and motor activity, as well as comprehension of a science video between children with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and (2) explore if psychostimulant medication improves ADHD behaviors and comprehension of a science video in children with ADHD. Method: Children aged 7-11 with (n = 91) and without (n = 45) ADHD watched a science video and then completed a comprehension test. Then, children with ADHD began a 4-week within-subject, randomized, double-blind crossover trial of methylphenidate (MPH). At post-testing, children were randomized to receive placebo or their optimal dosage, watched another science film, and completed a comprehension test.

SUBMITTER: Orban SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6306678 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature