HYPERACTIVITY AND INATTENTION (ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Cognition

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a triad of symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. 1 The disorder is highly heritable and affects around 3-5% of school-aged children. 2,3 In recent decades, the cognitive problems of ADHD have been widely studied. Cognition can be defined as gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging and problem solving.