scholarly journals Correction to: Does executive function capacity moderate the outcome of executive function training in children with ADHD?

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-462
Author(s):  
Sebastiaan Dovis ◽  
Marija Maric ◽  
Pier J. M. Prins ◽  
Saskia Van der Oord
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Executive Function Training

“Braingame Brian”: Toward an Executive Function Training Program with Game Elements for Children with ADHD and Cognitive Control Problems

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pier J.M. Prins ◽  
Esther Ten Brink ◽  
Sebastiaan Dovis ◽  
Albert Ponsioen ◽  
Hilde M. Geurts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Cognitive Control ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Control Problems ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Executive Function Training ◽  
Game Elements

scholarly journals Working Memory and Impulsivity and Artificial Neural Networks

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Ville Tiitto ◽  
Robert A. Lodder
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Neuropsychological Functioning ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Executive Function Training ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Executive Function Deficits

AbstractAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The treatment of ADHD could potentially be improved with the development of combination therapies targeting multiple systems. Both the number of children diagnosed with ADHD and the use of stimulant medications for its treatment have been rising in recent years, and concern about side-effects and future problems that medication may cause have been increasing. An alternative treatment strategy for ADHD attracting wide interest is the targeting of neuropsychological functioning, such as executive function impairments. Computerized training programs (including video games) have drawn interest as a tool to train improvements in executive function deficits in children with ADHD. Our lab is currently conducting a pilot study to assess the effects of the online game Minecraft as a therapeutic video game (TVG) to train executive function deficits in children with ADHD. The effect of the TVG intervention in combination with stimulants is being investigated to develop a drug-device combination therapy that can address both the dopaminergic dysfunction and executive function deficits present in ADHD. Although the results of this study will be used to guide the clinical development process, additional guidance for the optimization of the executive function training activities will be provided by a computational model of executive functions built with artificial neural networks (ANNs). This model uses ANNs to complete virtual tasks resembling the executive function training activities that the study subjects practice in the Minecraft world, and the schedule of virtual tasks that result in maximum improvements in ANN performance on these tasks will be investigated as a method to inform the selection of training regimens in future clinical studies.

Executive Function Training for Preschool Children With ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 108705472095672
Author(s):  
Lan Shuai ◽  
Yuanyuan Wang ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Amanda Wilson ◽  
Shanshan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Retention Rate ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Oppositional Defiant ◽  
Executive Function Training

Objective: This randomized controlled study explored the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of executive function training (EFT) for preschool children with ADHD. Method: The current study design was an 8 week randomized parallel groups, single-blinded trial, using EFT-P. A total of 96 children with an ADHD diagnosis at age 4 to 5 years old were randomized into the intervention group and waitlist group. In the intervention group, 46 out of 50 participants completed the 8-week program, compared with 39 out of 46 in the waiting group. The level of ADHD symptoms and the executive function (EF) were evaluated by both neuropsychological tests from NEPSY Second Edition (NEPSY-II) and Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function Preschool version (BRIEF-P). Results: The EFT is feasible to administer and is acceptable for preschool children, with a 93% retention rate. Results showed that following the intervention, the visual-motor precision ( p = .024), ADHD diagnostic state ( p = .01), and oppositional defiant symptoms ( p = .023) improved significantly in preschool children. However, the symptoms of ADHD and other EF evaluations were found to be insignificant. Conclusion: The EFT is feasible, acceptable, and potentially effective to reduce symptoms and improve EF for preschool children with ADHD. The next step is to extend the program time and provide more frequent practice of activities between the children and the therapist and/or parent, to improve the effectiveness.

An Open Trial of a Metacognitive Executive Function Training for Young Children With ADHD

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 551-559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne Tamm ◽  
Paul A. Nakonezny ◽  
Carroll W. Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Open Trial ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Executive Function Training

scholarly journals Does executive function capacity moderate the outcome of executive function training in children with ADHD?

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 445-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastiaan Dovis ◽  
Marija Maric ◽  
Pier J. M. Prins ◽  
Saskia Van der Oord
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Executive Function Training

Executive Function in Children With ADHD and Learning Disabilities

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam Ter-Stepanian ◽  
Natalie Grizenko ◽  
Kim Cornish ◽  
Ridha Joober
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Children With Adhd

Attempting to Improve Attention Through Executive Function Training

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meredith Minear ◽  
Mandy Brasher ◽  
Andrew Moore ◽  
Mindi Price ◽  
Joshua Sukeena
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Executive Function Training

scholarly journals The effects of combined cognitive training on prospective memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifan Chen ◽  
Wei Zhou ◽  
Zijing Hong ◽  
Rongrong Hu ◽  
Zhibin Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Prospective Memory ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Strategy Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Executive Function Training ◽  
Encoding Strategy

AbstractThis study aimed to assess the effects of combined cognitive training on prospective memory ability of older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A total of 113 participants were divided into a control group and three intervention groups. Over three months, the control group received only community education without any training, whereas for the first six weeks, an executive function training group received executive function training, a memory strategy training group received semantic encoding strategy training, and the combined cognitive training group received executive function training twice a week for the first six weeks, and semantic encoding strategy training twice a week for the next six weeks. The combined cognitive training group showed improvement on the objective neuropsychological testing (Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale). The memory strategy training group showed improvement on the self-evaluation scales (PRMQ-PM). Combined cognitive training improved the prospective memory and cognitive function of older adults with MCI.

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