TY - JOUR PY - 2022// TI - Inhibitory control training improves attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder symptoms and externalizing behavior JO - Clinical child psychology and psychiatry A1 - Nejati, Vahid A1 - Fallah, Fatemeh A1 - Raskin, Sarah SP - ePub EP - ePub VL - ePub IS - ePub N2 - BACKGROUND: Based on dysexecutive function theory of Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), inhibitory control plays a crucial role in ADHD symptoms and respective behavioral problems.

METHODS: In the present study, 30 preschoolers with ADHD were recruited in a random clinical trial design in two control and intervention groups. The Flanker and Go/No-Go tasks, Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Rating Scale, and Child Behavior Checklist were used for assessment at baseline, after the intervention, and 1-month follow-up sessions. The program for attentive rehabilitation of inhibition and selective attention (PARISA) was used for intervention in 10-12 sessions.

RESULTS: Findings showed an improvement in prepotent inhibition and interference control in the intervention group. Furthermore, the hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms were ameliorated, and the externalizing behavioral problems were improved after the intervention.

CONCLUSION: Inhibitory control in preschoolers with ADHD is trainable, and the training gain could be transferred to ADHD symptoms and externalizing behavior.

Language: en

LA - en SN - 1359-1045 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13591045221144356 ID - ref1 ER -