<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The attention deficit disorder in adults, (A-ADD) is a sub-identified and sub-treated clinical condition: one of the main consequences is the disexecutive functioning. The young adults with A-ADD are just beginning their occupational live (academic and/or laboral) to be economically independent and socially productive, the impact of this clinical condition on the everyday performance is highly relevant.&nbsp; In this article a review of the studies on executive functions in A-ADD is presented, outlining the findings in learning and academic performance, the determination of the risk-benefit during choices. The EF evaluation has been considered as one of the main strategies for the adequate identification and characterization of the ADHD.</p>