Alerting, Orienting, and Executive Attention in Children With ADHD

Objective: This study evaluated the alerting, orienting, and executive attention abilities of children with ADHD and their typically developing (TD) peers using a modified version of the adult attention network test (ANT-I). Method: A total of 25 children with ADHD, Combined Type (ADHD-C, mean age =...

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Published in:Journal of attention disorders 2011-05, Vol.15 (4), p.310-320
Main Authors: Mullane, Jennifer C., Corkum, Penny V., Klein, Raymond M., McLaughlin, Elizabeth N., Lawrence, Michael A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attention - physiology
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - psychology
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Child
Children
Cognitive Ability
Cognitive Processes
Executive Function - physiology
Female
Humans
Intelligence - physiology
Male
Neurological Impairments
Neuropsychological Tests
Orientation - physiology
Reaction Time - physiology
Tests
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Summary:Objective: This study evaluated the alerting, orienting, and executive attention abilities of children with ADHD and their typically developing (TD) peers using a modified version of the adult attention network test (ANT-I). Method: A total of 25 children with ADHD, Combined Type (ADHD-C, mean age = 9.20 years), 20 children with ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type (ADHD-I, mean age = 9.58 years), and 45 TD children (mean age = 9.41 years) matched on age and intelligence to the ADHD group completed the ANT-I. Results: As hypothesized, children with ADHD (n = 45) displayed significantly weaker alerting and executive attention than TD children (n = 45) but did not differ from TD children in orienting ability. Children with ADHD-C (n = 25) did not differ from children with ADHD-I (n = 20) on any of the three networks. Conclusions: Results supported the growing body of evidence that has found alerting and executive attention deficits in children with ADHD. (J. of Att. Dis. 2011; 15(4) 310-320)
ISSN:1087-0547
1557-1246
DOI:10.1177/1087054710366384