Investigating a theoretical model of cognitive control in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Informing our approach to cognitive training.

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

ADHD is the most common childhood developmental disorder, characterised by inattentive and/or hyperactive behaviours. Cognitive control has been highlighted as a potential mediator of ADHD symptoms. This program will i) delineate the relationship between cognitive control and ADHD symptoms, ii) develop a cognitive training intervention to target the underlying mechanisms identified as mediators of ADHD symptoms and iii) evaluate the program in a gold-standard clinical trial.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2018

End Date: 01-01-2021

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $318,768.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Developmental Psychology and Ageing

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | child development | cognitive development | inattention | intervention