Developmental stuttering is a speech disorder characterized by the repetition, prolongation, and blocking of speech sounds. It has been suggested that a decline in executive function is a background ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, alongside restricted and repetitive behaviors. Children ...

A young child's ability to regulate behavior—a component of executive functioning, the cognitive processes that help with planning, focus, and self-control—is related to how they process and acquire ...

Researchers from Harvard’s Department of Human Evolutionary Biology found that educated children perform better on psychological tests measuring executive function abilities, challenging the accuracy ...

Executive function scores in children aged 3 years through 11 years dropped by 0.5 SDs following the COVID pandemic onset and remained below pre-pandemic levels through 2023. The decline affected ...

The findings show that short-duration, light exercises can significantly improve inhibitory control and elevate mood in children, offering valuable insights for practical interventions. In modern ...