The Effect of Working Memory Deficits on Academic Performances among Children with ADHD

This literature review focuses on the effect of working memory deficits on academic performance in children with ADHD. Many research studies cover the basic aspects of ADHDs impact on both working memory and school performance. However, many neglect the variance in academic performances that are affected. For example, many researchers have neglected the effects of ADHD on standardized testing. Many also conclude with biased experimental results that have been proven inaccurate. Many of the studies this literature review covers contain information from the past 20 years. ADHD is usually associated with a deficit in working memory. This leads to lower academic performances (SAT and standardized testing, especially in reading and math) compared to neurotypical children. This literature review can contribute to ADHDs development on an academic path, giving notice to parents and teachers for extra care and accommodations for children with ADHD. Increasing social awareness and emphasis on ADHD intervention and education is part of the goal of this review. Furthermore, it is recommended to research and experiment with larger samples from diverse cultures for a deeper understanding of this topic.