EF Train: development of an executive function training program for preschool and school-aged children with ADHD
Int. j. psychol. psychol. ther. (Ed. impr.)
; 20(1): 13-27, mar. 2020. tab
Artigo
em Inglês
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-196852
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ABSTRACT
Executive functions are involved in the manifestation of ADHD symptoms. These functions have been proven to predict academic achievement and performance promoting school readiness and social functioning, thus training programs are essential. The current study focused on the development of an executive function training program "EF Train" and assessed its effect on the enhancement of three core executive functions, i.e. working memory, inhibitory control and sustained attention. A group of 52 children with ADHD ranging from 4 to 7 years of age were assigned to either a training group who performed 20 sessions of the executive function training program or a control group that received no training. The assessment of executive function improvement was carried out before, immediately after and three months after the completion of the "EF Train". Data analysis revealed that the training program led to significant improvements of the core executive functions, as well as diminished ADHD symptoms. The findings indicate that executive function programs may assist on the attenuation of ADHD symptomatology providing additional non-invasive approaches for executive function improvement
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Texto completo:
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Coleções:
Bases de dados nacionais
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Espanha
Base de dados:
IBECS
Assunto principal:
Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade
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Transtornos do Comportamento Infantil
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Função Executiva
Limite:
Criança
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Criança, pré-escolar
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Int. j. psychol. psychol. ther. (Ed. impr.)
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Aglaia Kyriakou Children's Hospital/Greece
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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens/Greece