Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome Separately Identified from ADHD in Children and Adolescents.
A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders has found that a specific pattern of mental functioning, known as cognitive disengagement syndrome, is distinct from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers identified a unique cluster of symptoms, including excessive daydreaming, mental confusion, and sluggish thinking behavior, which were previously described as “sluggish cognitive tempo.” The … Read more