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ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorder affecting approximately 5 % to 10 % of school-age children (Scahill & Schwab-Stone, 2000). Although chil-dren with ADHD are typically characterized as having defi-cits in attention and inappropriate levels of impulsivity and hyperactivity, research has evidenced significant impair-ment in other areas of cognition, including working memory, executive functions, psychomotor speed and coordination