CAN MEASURE
In this project, we aimed to develop a valid tool for measuring executive functioning in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. Executive functions are the brain processes that play a critical role in the monitoring and regulation of thoughts and behaviours and are particularly important in novel and complex situations. With better measurement of executive functioning, ultimately we aim to better understand the associations between executive functions and clinically relevant behaviours in disordered populations so that this information may be used to develop effective intervention approaches. A lot of development work supported by team members over several years, allowed us to develop an online executive functioning test battery for 6-12 year old children. We have conducted large scale normative testing of the tool with a sample of more than 800 children from across Northern Ireland. We are currently examining these data and preparing associated publications. The battery is viewable online with a password that we can provide.
