Attentional components and executive functions in children with ADHD: Data of a flexible neuropsychological battery

Abstract

Objective: To compare the performance of seven boys with a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD (G1) and 14 healthy controls (G2) in neuropsychological tasks. Method: G1 and G2 were matched by gender, age and educational level. They were assessed through attentional and executive tasks (verbal fluency and narrative discourse from MAC Battery, Bells Test - children's version, Number Random Generation, Go-no Go and auditory N-Back). Results: There were remarkable differences between groups for sustained focused attention, working memory, self-monitoring, initiation and inhibition. Conclusion: Contributions for incipient comprehension of relationships among cognitive components in ADHD patients could be identified.