scholarly journals Executive functions in children with developmental coordination disorder: a 2-year follow-up study

2017 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marialivia Bernardi ◽  
Hayley C Leonard ◽  
Elisabeth L Hill ◽  
Nicola Botting ◽  
Lucy A Henry
Keyword(s):  
Executive Functions ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Coordination Disorder

scholarly journals Attentional and executive functions in children and adolescents with developmental coordination disorder and the influence of comorbid disorders: A systematic review of the literature

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0252043
Author(s):  
Catherine Lachambre ◽  
Mélodie Proteau-Lemieux ◽  
Jean-François Lepage ◽  
Eve-Line Bussières ◽  
Sarah Lippé
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Verbal Working Memory ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Comorbid Disorders ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting primarily motor skills, but attentional and executive impairments are common in affected individuals. Moreover, the presence of neurodevelopmental comorbidities is frequent in this population, which certainly influences the cognitive profile of the children concerned. Previous studies have reported deficits in visuospatial/nonverbal and planning tasks. This systematic review of the literature aims to determine if impairments can be found in other attentional and executive functions as well. The type of cognitive tasks, the tasks’ modality (verbal/nonverbal), and the influence of comorbid disorders on attentional and executive profiles are systematically considered. Forty-one studies were identified through the PubMed/Medline and PsycINFO databases according to pre-established eligibility criteria. The results reveal weaknesses in inhibitory control, working memory, planning, nonverbal fluency, and general executive functioning in children with DCD. The presence of comorbid disorders seemingly contributes to the verbal working memory difficulties findings. This review contributes to a better understanding of the cognitive impairments in DCD and of the needs of children with this disorder, allowing to optimize practitioners’ therapeutic interventions.

Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Changes in ADHD Symptoms, Executive Functions, and Self- and Parent-Report Depression Symptoms in Boys and Girls With ADHD: A 2-Year Follow-Up Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 446-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merete Øie ◽  
Kjell Tore Hovik ◽  
Per Normann Andersen ◽  
Nikolai Olavi Czajkowski ◽  
Erik Winther Skogli
Keyword(s):  
Executive Functions ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Symptom Profiles ◽  
Girls With Adhd ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the association between changes in ADHD symptoms, executive functions (EFs), and depression symptoms in girls and boys with ADHD over a 2-year period. Method: Thirty-six girls and 39 boys with ADHD, 18 typically developing (TD) girls and 29 TD boys (ages 9-16) were included. Assessments of EFs, ADHD symptoms, and self- and parent-report of depression symptoms were carried out. Results: For girls, a reduction of inattention symptoms was associated with a decline in parent-rated depression symptoms. A reduction in hyperactivity/impulsivity was associated with a reduction in self-rated depression symptoms in boys, and an increase in girls. A reduction in inattention symptoms was associated with a modest increase in self-rated depression symptoms in both boys and girls. Conclusion: Gathering information from both the parents and the child with ADHD is important in determining how gender may be influencing symptom profiles.

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