Executive function behaviors in intellectually gifted/ADHD children compared to intellectually gifted children and ADHD children: the clinical utility of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF)
Observational analysis revealed more executive function difficulties in intellectually gifted/ADHD youth, highlighting the BRIEF's clinical utility.
Key Points
Intellectually gifted/ADHD children showed more executive function difficulties than those with only ADHD or giftedness, emphasizing the need for tailored support.
Parents' reports using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) revealed significant differences, particularly in the metacognitive index.
This analysis included 110 children aged 6-16 from two psychological clinics, split into three groups for comparison.
These findings underline the importance of recognizing executive function vulnerabilities in gifted children with ADHD for better management.
Cite This Study
François-Sévigny et al. (2025) studied this question.