EEG markers of mind wandering as predictors of sustained attention in pediatric ADHD | Synapse
March 3, 2026
EEG markers of mind wandering as predictors of sustained attention in pediatric ADHD
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Sustained attention significantly correlates with specific EEG markers of mind wandering, indicating a potential predictive relationship.
Children with ADHD show marked differences in neurophysiological markers during attention tasks, with 25% exhibiting heightened mind wandering episodes.
Assessment using EEG during task performance reveals patterns that may help predict lapses in attention among children with ADHD.
Highlights the importance of neurophysiological markers in ADHD, but further validation across diverse pediatric populations is needed.