Acta Neurophysiologica ISSN: 2996-7554
Research Article
Correlation of Clinical Profile with Frontal Lobe Functions in Children with ADHD A Correlational Study
Published: 2023-06-26

Abstract

Background: ADHD is characterized by developmentally inappropriate, persistent problem in attention and /or excessive motor restlessness and /or impulsivity that significant interfere with functioning. Population surveys suggest that ADHD occurs in most cultures in about 5% of children and about 2.5% of adults. The neuropsychological theories of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) suggests that its symptoms arise from a primary deficit in executive functions. Aim: To study the correlation between the clinical profile of children with ADHD with frontal lobe functions in children of ADHD. Methodology: A total of 33 ADHD children of age group 5 to 12 years attending OPD were included in the study after qualifying the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the study. DSM-5 criteria were used to make diagnosis of ADHD and severity was assessed using Conner’s Rating Scale-Revised (CRS-R) Parent short version and assessed for frontal lobe functions using FAB battery, EXIT-25 Battery and NIMHANS battery for children.

Results: Around 3/4th participants in the study showed frontal lobe dysfunction which were comparable with severity of ADHD.
Conclusion: ADHD is a neuro-developmental disorder with impaired executive functions in a large number of patients.