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Does ADHD worsen inhibitory control in preschool children born very premature a...
Lacerda,Bárbara Calil; Martínez,Sophia B.S.; Franz,Adelar Pedro; Moreira-Maia,Carlos Renato; Silveira,Rita C.; Procianoy,Renato S.; Rohde,Luis A.Abstract Introduction Deficits in executive functioning, especially in inhibitory control, are present in children born very premature and/or with very low birth weight (VP/VLBW) and in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Objective To evaluate whether ADHD imposes additional inhibitory control (IC) deficits in preschoolers born VP/VLBW. Methods 79 VP/VLBW (4 to 7 years) children were ...
Computerized cognitive training in children and adolescents with attention defi...
Rosa,Virginia de Oliveira; Schmitz,Marcelo; Moreira-Maia,Carlos Renato; Wagner,Flavia; Londero,Igor; Bassotto,Caroline de Fraga; Moritz,GuilhermeAbstract Background Cognitive training has received increasing attention as a non-pharmacological approach for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. Few studies have assessed cognitive training as add-on treatment to medication in randomized placebo controlled trials. The purpose of this preliminary study was to explore the feasibility of implementing a co...