Attention Deficit and Development: Brain Mechanisms, Assessment, and Intervention

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 2.5% of adults and 5.9% of youths worldwide. Symptoms of ADHD have been related to poorer outcomes later in life, increased risks for other health conditions, reduced quality of life, and can be an economic burden both for those affected and for society. ADHD is a topic of broad discussion in modern neuroscience, psychology, and neuropsychology; however, there are still unsolved problems and questions about the origin of this clinical picture, including the brain’s cortical and subcortical mechanisms, and the most suitable assessment and psychological intervention methods for individuals with ADHD in different age groups and populations.

The goal of this Research Topic is to offer a broad range of perspectives on the topic of ADHD, its brain mechanisms, and methods of assessment and neuropsychological intervention, whilst considering the impact of different periods of psychological development throughout a person's life. The Editors of this Research Topic are interested in presenting research from the positions of psychology, neuropsychology, and neuroscience, making use of high-quality methods, techniques, and analysis.

We welcome articles of a theoretical, methodological, and empiric nature. These articles may include participants from different periods of development, such as studies of preschool children, school pupils, adolescents, and adults. Articles including proposals and results of assessment and neuropsychological treatment approaches for patients with a diagnosis of ADHD are especially welcome.

Keywords: ADHD, brain functioning, neuropsychological assessment, correction, brain mechanisms

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