[Mathematical abilities and executive function in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning disabilities in mathematics].
Mathematical abilities and executive function in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning disabilities in mathematics. Even though 26% of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show a specific mathematic learning difficulty (MLD), the studies have been scarce. The present study had the following goals: 1) to study the profile related to cognitive and metacognitive skills implied in calculation and problem-solving in children with ADHD+MLD, and to compare them in children with ADHD, children with MLD, and children without problems; 2) to study the severity of the deficit in executive function (EF) in children with ADHD+MLD. Comparing the groups MLD, ADHD, ADHD+MLD, and children without problems, the results highlighted that children with ADHD+MLD showed a cognitive and metacognitive deficit in mathematic achievement. Furthermore, results showed a more severe deficit in the EF in children with ADHD+MLD.
Miranda Casas
Ana
A
Universidad de Valencia, Spain. ana.miranda@uv.es
Meliá de Alba
Amanda
A
Marco Taverner
Rafaela
R
D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D032882:Comprehension; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008433:Mathematics; D008570:Memory, Short-Term; D008606:Mental Processes / Q000502:physiology*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011340:Problem Solving; D011930:Reaction Time; D014706:Verbal Learning