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This study examined attentional and executive functions of 30 neglected children ages 8 to 12, who were compared with a control group of 30 children. Neuropsychological tests measured aspects of simple and complex attention. The results have shown that neglected children were not different from control children with simple tests of attention. However, neglected children were shown difficulties in executive functions, in particular in tasks requiring mental flexibility. Thus, results supported the presence of difficulties regarding executive functions in neglected children, and supported that this form of maltreatment had consequences on high-level mental functions.
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Nadeau, ME., Nolin, P. Attentional and Executive Functions in Neglected Children. Journ Child Adol Trauma 6, 1–10 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1080/19361521.2013.733794
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