Neuropsychological classification based on brain mapping performance in Thai children with and without ADHD
Issued Date
2022-01-01
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ISSN
21622965
eISSN
21622973
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85123560221
Pubmed ID
32078777
Journal Title
Applied Neuropsychology: Child
Volume
11
Issue
1
Start Page
18
End Page
24
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Applied Neuropsychology: Child Vol.11 No.1 (2022) , 18-24
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Chatthong W., Khemthong S., Wongsawat Y. Neuropsychological classification based on brain mapping performance in Thai children with and without ADHD. Applied Neuropsychology: Child Vol.11 No.1 (2022) , 18-24. 24. doi:10.1080/21622965.2020.1729155 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/86958
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Neuropsychological classification based on brain mapping performance in Thai children with and without ADHD
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Abstract
This study investigated the cognitive strengths and weaknesses of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) patients by using quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) to analyze brain mapping outcomes in relation to neuropsychological assessments. A total of 305 participants with and without ADHD were recruited. The theta relative power of QEEG was analyzed using stepwise multiple regression, and twelve scalp regions were compared between groups using independent t-tests. Increased power was found at the T5 scalp region in the ADHD group and at the F4 region in the non-ADHD group. Decreased power was found at the F7 region in the ADHD group and at the F3 region in the non-ADHD group. Six of the twelve brain locations had significantly higher theta relative power in the ADHD group than in the non-ADHD group. These brain mapping outcomes can be easily translated to neuropsychological functions, such as attention, executive function, memory, spatial ability, and language, to better understand or predict the potential behavior of ADHD patients.