Frontal Systems Dysfunction in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities

• DOI: 10.1176/jnp.10.2.160
• Publication Date: 2014-12-17T23:12:08Z
• Authors: J. Wayne Lazar; Yitzchak Frank
• Keywords: Attention deficits; Attention deficits; Attention deficit disorder; Learning disorders

Tests of attention, inhibition, working memory, motor learning, and problem solving--functions associated with the brain's frontal systems--were administered to 26 children attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder learning disabilities (ADHD + LD), 22 LD only, 10 ADHD only. Percentages abnormal test results significantly impaired scores were higher for two groups than ADHD-only group. The differed on some tests attention-inhibition-cueing, solving, performing worse Abnormalities systems are not exclusive characteristics also present in children, implying a strong connection between centers "processing" "executive" functions.