A recent study published in Neuroscience News found that an integrated program combining exercise and cognitive training significantly improved working memory in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
What’s Happening
The study, which included 100 children with ADHD, used a combination of physical exercise and cognitive training to improve working memory. The results showed that the integrated program was more effective than either exercise or cognitive training alone.
New study finds integrated program boosts working memory in children with ADHD! Learn more about this promising approach and how it can help your child achieve their full potential.
Context
Working memory is a critical component of cognitive function, and deficits in working memory are common in children with ADHD. The study’s findings suggest that an integrated program may be an effective way to improve working memory in these children.
The integrated program was more effective than either exercise or cognitive training alone in improving working memory in children with ADHD.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Implications
The study’s results have important implications for the treatment of ADHD. An integrated program that combines exercise and cognitive training may be a useful adjunct to traditional treatments, such as medication and behavioral therapy.
Key takeaways
- Improved working memory: The integrated program was more effective than either exercise or cognitive training alone.Cognitive function: Working memory is a critical component of cognitive function, and deficits in working memory are common in children with ADHD.Treatment implications: The study's findings suggest that an integrated program may be an effective way to improve working memory in children with ADHD.
Looking Ahead
Further research is needed to fully understand the effects of an integrated program on working memory in children with ADHD. However, the study’s findings suggest that this approach may be a promising way to improve cognitive function in these children.
If you’re looking for a way to improve your child’s working memory, consider an integrated program that combines exercise and cognitive training. This approach may be a useful adjunct to traditional treatments, and can help your child achieve their full potential.
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