Children with ADHD report applying less effort on cognitive tasks compared to their peers

 ADHD in the News 2026-04-23


A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders suggests that children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder perceive their own effort on cognitive tasks differently than their neurotypical peers. Specifically, children with the condition report trying less hard across a variety of brain-teasing activities, even though they do not rate the activities as any more difficult. This provides evidence that self-reported effort could offer useful insights into the daily challenges faced by children with the disorder.

View Article: PsyPost, April 16, 2026




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