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This innovative master’s thesis by Tanja Schell-clover examined gender-specific differences in vigilance performance in adults with and without ADHD, as well as the impact of short breaks on cognitive performance. Thanks to the work of the Schell-clover, an EEG-based vigilance index is used in a creative that reflects the cortical activity changes during a continuous attention to testing and thus a deeper insight into neuro-physiological processes than conventional behavior parameters. Particularly original is your approach to investigate the effect of breaks as everyday, low-threshold Intervention, rather than to focus on pharmacological treatments. The results of the Schell-Klee research show that women with ADHD are significantly more affected by vigilance impairment than men with ADHD, while female subjects – benefit, regardless of ADHD Status, significantly more short breaks. Revealing her observation that women inserting in spite of the large potential benefits of rare on their own initiative breaks than men, suggesting complex interactions between self-regulation, gender roles, and neurological factors. The study of Tanja Schell-clover opens with its innovative methodological approach is a promising way for gender-sensitive diagnostics and everyday life intervention strategies for ADHD.