Flores-Lázaro JC

Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 182-185
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ABSTRACT

Some remarks and commentaries are made about the contents of the target-paper from a neuropsychological perspective, highlighting the need to study the brain correlates of the mental health disorders. The target-paper cites an important number of studies with behavioral scales and with parents’ and teachers’ reports; however, it is proposed the need to include formal (neuropsychological) tests in order to achieve a better comprehension of this ADHD-variant. The main findings in functional neuroimaging are also cited, allowing a significant advance in the comprehension of the brain networks altered in this disorder. It is concluded that is very important to rely on the best scientific methods available (technology), and not only on behavioral scales.

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