Methylphenidate Improves Visual-Spatial Memory in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

摘要: ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the effect of methylphenidate (MPH) on visual-spatial memory, as measured by subtests Cambridge Neuropsychological Testing Automated Battery (CANTAB), in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Visual-spatial memory is a core component working that has been shown to be impaired ADHD, irrespective comorbid reading and/or language problems. Method A clinic-referred sample school-age confirmed DSM-IV diagnosis ADHD ( n = 26) completed tests planning ability, and recognition an acute, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial three single fixed doses MPH. MPH effects right-handed left-handed motor control were also assessed. Results significantly improved performance self-ordered, updating task maintenance information but had no measures ability or memory. Also, control. Conclusions Beneficial processing are selective restricted