Cognitive training is a type of intervention for children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This training focuses on improving core cognitive functions such as working memory, attention, and executive functions. It is often used as a non-pharmacological treatment option for ADHD.
In a meta-analysis, researchers pooled data from various studies to get an overall effect size of cognitive training on ADHD symptoms. They analyzed randomized controlled trials, which are considered to be the highest level of evidence in research.
The results suggest that cognitive training has a moderate to large effect on improving the functioning of children with ADHD. These improvements were observed in multiple domains including attention, impulsivity, and executive functioning.
However, some limitations were identified. For example, the treatment effects were sometimes smaller when outcomes were rated by teachers compared to parents. This might be due to the fact that teachers have less opportunity to observe changes in behavior than parents do. Also, the quality of the studies varied, with some studies having small sample sizes or not using control groups.
Despite these limitations, the findings suggest that cognitive training could potentially be a useful treatment option for children with ADHD. However, more high-quality studies are needed to confirm these results and to identify which components of cognitive training are most effective.
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