Sluggish Cognitive Tempo: Towards a Distinct Dependent Disorder

A set of problems for identifying and classification process about sluggish Cognitive tempo (SCT) has been challenged for professionals. This condition created noticeable arguments for SCT along with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD). The aim of current study was to identify the nature, characteristics and research evidence about the SCT.

In the same vein, from the web of data-based information (Pubmed, Springer, Proquest, Scopus, and Elsevier) and by using keywords: low power attention, sluggish cognitive tempo, concentration deficit disorder, ADHD, inactive-appearing individuals as well as email communication with professional psychologists or psychiatrists.

Literature review revealed that despite some similar characteristics between ADHD and SCT, some specific features including daydreaming, staying awake/alert, mentally foggy, long staring, mind is elsewhere, lethargic, under activity, slow moving, drowsy, erratic, apathetic/withdrawn, showed that SCT is a distinct disorder independent from ADHD.

Neuropsychological factors researches have been recommended. Other fundamental issues have been delineated in the original paper.