Dissociable Response Inhibition in Children With Tourettes Syndrome Compared With Children With ADHD

Conclusion: Children with TS were superior in inhibiting a prepotent verbal response; however, comorbidity with ADHD in those children negatively influenced performance. Results support the hypothesis that levels of inhibitory control distinguish children with TS, ADHD, and TDC.

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - August 29, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hovik, K. T., Plessen, K. J., Skogli, E. W., Andersen, P. N., Oie, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research