Author(s)

Na Wang, Huimin Hanb and Wei Fu

Corresponding Author

Na Wang

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the executive function of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: From May 2016 to May 2017, 48 patients aged 7 to 14 were selected from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, who met the diagnosis of mental disorders in the United States. ADHD children with high intelligence quotient (total intelligence quotient (> 120) and 48 age-matched normal control children with high intelligence quotient (total intelligence quotient (> 120) met the diagnostic criteria of the fourth edition of the American Mental Disorder Statistics Manual (DSM-IV). The executive function characteristics were assessed by the Parent Version of the Executive Function Behavior Rating Scale (BRIEF). Result: In the high IQ IQHD group, the scores of inhibition, conversion, emotional control, task initiation, working memory, planning, organization, and monitoring, as well as behavior management index, metacognitive index, and total score were higher than those of high IQ. Control group. The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: The executive function of high IQ ADHD children is worse than that of high IQ normal children at all levels, and there are operational deficits.

KEYWORDS

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, high IQ, executive function