Executive functioning profiles in children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Antecedents: From a functional perspective, executive functions¿such as self-regulation and meta-cognition¿emerge as key dimensions affected transversally across various neurodevelopmental disorders. Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze and compare executive functioning profiles in children with...

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Autor: Bausela Herreras, Esperanza
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad Pública de Navarra
Repositorio:Academica-e. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Pública de Navarra
OAI Identifier:oai:academica-e.unavarra.es:2454/55503
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2454/55503
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:BRIEF
Dysexecutive syndrome
Executive function
Neurodevelopmental disorders
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Sumario:Antecedents: From a functional perspective, executive functions¿such as self-regulation and meta-cognition¿emerge as key dimensions affected transversally across various neurodevelopmental disorders. Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze and compare executive functioning profiles in children with various neurodevelopmental disorders, as reported by parents and teachers. It is hypothesized that children with neurodevelopmental disorders exhibit executive function deficits, as measured by the BRIEF-P, in comparison to typically developing children. Methodology: We used a non-experimental methodology and ex post facto design to perform a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Participants: The normative sample is composed of 1.979 participants with typical (normotypical) development and 205 participants belonging to a clinical sample. Measurement: The instrumental development of EFs was evaluated using BRIEF-P by key informants. Results: The highest F-values were observed in the following: (i) working memory, (a) parents [F = 195.76, p < 0.001] and (b) teachers: [F = 199.63, p < 0.001]; and (ii) Emergent Metacognition Index, (a) parents [F = 176.15, p < 0.001] and (b) teachers [F = 187.87, p < 0.001]; and (iii) Executive Function Global, (a) parents [F = 168.07, p < 0.001] and (b) teachers [F = 207.47, p < 0.001]. Conclusions: This study provides a clear framework for identifying dysexecutive syndrome. Executive functioning is one of the most important abilities, and its disruption can lead to dysexecutive syndrome.