A preliminary study on the attentional networks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- VernacularTitle:注意缺陷多动障碍儿童注意网络的特点
- Author:
Bing WANG
;
Manqiu SUI
;
Yufeng WANG
;
Jin FAN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity;
Attention;
Behavior
- From:
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences)
2003;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the efficiency of the three attentional networks in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods: Subjects were 25 children, aged 7 to 12 years, with DSM Ⅳ ADHD and 25 non ADHD controls matched by age, sex and IQ. Attentional networks tests were performed in all the subjects on an IBM compatible computer. Results: No differences were found between the ADHD children and the normal controls in alerting and orienting effects. However, ADHD children had a significantly larger executive control effect than their normal counterparts. The general accuracy of the ADHD children was significantly lower than that of the normal controls. Conclusion: ADHD children may have impairments in their executive control network of attention.
