ADHD and cognitive function

>From  http://www.additudemag.com/q&a/ask_the_add_medical_expert/7228.html




 The following six clusters of executive functions tend to be impaired in individuals with ADD/ADHD: 
 Activation: organizing tasks and materials, estimating time, getting started. 
Focus: focusing, sustaining focus, and shifting focus between tasks. 
Effort: regulating alertness, sustaining effort and processing speed. 
Emotion: managing frustration and modulating emotions. 
Memory: using working memory and accessing recall. 
Action: monitoring/ regulating actions. 

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