@misc{10481/62610,
year = {2020},
month = {3},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10481/62610},
abstract = {Background: The study of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has traditionally
focused on deficit of inhibitory control and cognitive impulsivity. However, the pathophysiology of
ADHD has also been associated with the somatosensory cortex. The aim of this study was to explore if
there were differences in tactile discrimination and praxis between neurotypical and ADHD children
and whether these differences could be explained by cognitive impulsivity. Methods: A cross-sectional
study was conducted. The sample comprised 74 children aged 7 to 11 years divided in two groups: 43
with neurotypical development, 31 with ADHD. To assess tactile discrimination, the finger localization
and the graphestesia tests were used. Praxis was assessed with the Kaufman Assesment Battery
for Children (K-ABC) hand movement subtest, the action program and the Zoo Map subtests of
the Behavioral Assessment of Dysexecutive Syndrome, and the complex figure of Rey–Osterrieth
test (ROCF). Cognitive impulsivity was assessed using the Magallanes Computerized Impulsivity
Scale test (EMIC). Results: Children with ADHD showed greater cognitive impulsivity (p = 0.038)
and scored lower in Zoo Map (p = 0.023) and hand-movement subtests (p = 0.002), and in ROCF
test (p = 0.004). Differences in praxis skills still remained after controlling by gender and cognitive
impulsivity. Conclusion: Praxis deficit might have repercussions not only on the characterization of
ADHD but also on its treatment.},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder},
keywords = {Tactile discrimination},
keywords = {Cognitive impulsivity},
keywords = {Praxis},
title = {Tactile Discrimination, Praxis and Cognitive Impulsivity in ADHD Children: A Cross-Sectional Study},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph17061897},
author = {Romero-Ayuso, Dulce},
}