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01-12-2010 | Review Paper

Specific Cognitive Deficits in ADHD: A Diagnostic Concern in Differential Diagnosis

Auteurs: Rashmi Gupta, Bhoomika R Kar

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 6/2010

Abstract

We present a critical account of existing tools used to diagnose children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and to make a case for the assessment of cognitive impairments as a part of diagnostic system. Surveys have shown that clinicians rely almost entirely upon subjective reports or their own clinical judgment when arriving at diagnostic decisions relating to this prevalent disorder. While information from parents and teachers should always be carefully considered, they are often influenced by a host of emotional and perceptual factors. It increases the possibility for misdiagnosis of a condition like ADHD. Recent experimental literature on ADHD has identified unique underlying cognitive dysfunction, specific to ADHD. Therefore, we propose that there is a need to incorporate information on cognitive mechanisms underlying ADHD and inculcate such information in the diagnostic system, which will provide a more sensitive as well as specific tool in differential diagnosis of ADHD.

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Titel: Specific Cognitive Deficits in ADHD: A Diagnostic Concern in Differential Diagnosis
Auteurs: Rashmi Gupta
Bhoomika R Kar
Publicatiedatum: 01-12-2010
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 6/2010
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-010-9369-4

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