Cognitive Load Tolerance in Adult ADHD: A Real-World Ecological Momentary Assessment

cognition · Molecular Psychiatry · 2024

Adults with ADHD hit a performance cliff at 2.4h of continuous cognitive work vs 4.1h in matched controls — regardless of stimulant status.

Authors

Sonuga-Barke EJS, Kostyrka-Allchorne K, Faraone SV

Research lens

Adults with ADHD hit a performance cliff at 2.4h of continuous cognitive work vs 4.1h in matched controls — regardless of stimulant status.

  • cognition
  • adhd
  • workplace-stress
  • capacity