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New Study Reveals Unique Cognitive Profiles in ADHD Kids

11/3/2025

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A study in Journal of Attention Disorders analyzed data from 770 children to identify cognitive profiles.
Children with learning difficulties showed deficits independent of attentional behaviors.
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) alone showed age-appropriate cognitive skills, with deficits linked to inattention and hyperactivity.
The study emphasizes targeted interventions based on these cognitive profiles to support neurodivergent children effectively.
Limitations include reliance on academic test scores for identifying learning difficulties rather than formal diagnoses.

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Story summary

A study in Journal of Attention Disorders analyzed data from 770 children to identify cognitive profiles.
Children with learning difficulties showed deficits independent of attentional behaviors.
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) alone showed age-appropriate cognitive skills, with deficits linked to inattention and hyperactivity.
The study emphasizes targeted interventions based on these cognitive profiles to support neurodivergent children effectively.
Limitations include reliance on academic test scores for identifying learning difficulties rather than formal diagnoses.