Influence of methylphenidate on long-term neuropsychological and everyday executive functioning after traumatic brain injury in children with secondary attention problems
This study highlights the value of methylphenidate for improving cognitive performance following traumatic brain injury associated with secondary attention problems. The medication was associated with significant improvements in processing speed, sustained attention, and both lab-based and everyday executive functioning. Just because a child has not had a previous history of ADHD does not mean it’s not worth a trial of stimulant medication.
LeBlond E, Smith-Paine J, Riemersma JJ, et al. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2019 Aug;25(7):740-749