Vol 3-3 Commentary

Commentary: Association between Poor Sleep Quality and Subsequent Peptic Ulcer Recurrence in Older Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Examining the Role of Social Engagement

Wenni Chen1, Yewei Bao1, Yu Yu1, Ruirui Xu1, Shuyan Yang2, Hui Han2, Gengzhen Chen1*

1Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China

2Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China

DOI: 10.29245/2578-2959/2019/3.1179 View / Download Pdf
Vol 3-3 Mini Review

The Promise of Clinician-Delivered Cognitive Training for Children Diagnosed with ADHD

Amy Lawson Moore1*, Christina Ledbetter2

1Gibson Institute of Cognitive Research, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

2Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA, USA

Mainstream approaches to treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children include stimulant medication such as methylphenidate and behavior therapy that target deficits in attention as well as inappropriate behaviors but do not sufficiently address the multiple cognitive deficits associated with the disorder. Deficits beyond attention have been identified in ADHD including working memory, long-term memory, and processing speed. As key elements of cognition and intelligence that contribute to thinking and learning, these are critical deficits found in children with ADHD that must be addressed. In this review, we discuss existing research on cognitive training interventions for ADHD and evaluate their ability to target these multiple cognitive deficits as well as their ability to promote self-efficacy, social cognition, and motivation during training. We describe research on LearningRx, a clinician-delivered cognitive training intervention and suggest that human delivery enhances motivation and promotes social cognition and self-efficacy while strengthening weak cognitive skills associated with ADHD in children.

DOI: 10.29245/2578-2959/2019/3.1180 View / Download Pdf