Attention and executive functions: altered neuropsychological functions in ADHD
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attention, executive functions, neuropsychology, ADHDAbstract
As neuropsychological functions attention and executive functions are of great importance for the ability to learn not be harmed, as well as functions that are altered in the context of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, since attention is defined as the ability to select and maintain the appropriate stimuli for activity and executive functions are the ability to organize , planning and executing the activity, skills that are impaired in a child diagnosed with ADHD.
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