INTERFACE CÉREBRO E MÁQUINA: ATIVIDADE NEURONAL NO TRANSTORNO DÉFICIT DE ATENÇÃO E HIPERATIVIDADE

Abstract

ADHD is a chronic, complex and multifaceted neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized mainly by inadequate levels of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity, which often result in difficulties in regulating behavior. Different studies have observed a reduction in the volume and functioning of the white and gray matter of the brain of patients with ADHD, which have been related to functions of attention, planning, cognitive processing and behavior. Recently, the role of the prefrontal cortex has been reported to be extremely important due to its interconnection with other vital areas, such as caudate nuclei and cerebellum, which together are involved in the regulation of attention and behavior. This pathophysiology has been refined over the years, and from a cognitive point of view, it suggests that the functional and biochemical brain abnormalities associated with ADHD would influence all of these functions already mentioned. The growing interest and availability of neuroscientific research on ADHD which presents evidence of neuroimaging, neuropsychology, neurobiology and psychiatric computing will soon allow for a better understanding and quantification of the neuronal pathways proven to be related to these clinical conditions, allowing for the proposition of more effective treatments. effective and safe.