Which group of students has been identified with executive function disorders?

Students with learning disabilities and ADHD/ADD have been identified as having executive function disorders due to the nature of these conditions. Executive function encompasses a range of cognitive processes, including planning, organization, attention, and impulse control. Individuals with ADHD/ADD often exhibit difficulties in these areas, which can significantly impact their academic performance and everyday functioning.

Learning disabilities can also entail challenges in executive functioning, as students may struggle with tasks that require sustained focus, task initiation, and monitoring their work. This dual prevalence of difficulties highlights the connection between executive functions and conditions like ADHD/ADD along with specific learning disabilities, making this group particularly vulnerable to executive function disorders.

In contrast, while students with auditory processing issues can face challenges related to information processing, their difficulties do not necessarily imply executive function issues. Specific anxiety, like generalized anxiety, may affect a student's ability to function but is not specifically linked to executive functions as a disorder in the same way ADHD and learning disabilities are. Lastly, students in vocational training may vary widely in their cognitive profiles and do not inherently belong to a group that has been clearly identified with executive function disorders.