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Age- and sex-matched controls (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 42) were drawn from the normative database for the tasks of executive control (TEC). Multivariate and supplementary univariate analyses examined group differences and task effects (inhibitory control and working memory demand). Associations between TEC performance and parent-reported executive dysfunction (BRIEF) were also explored.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S1355617725101641_as3\">\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Both groups showed reduced accuracy and speed with increased inhibitory demand and made fewer errors with increased working memory demand. However, children with NF1 were significantly less accurate and consistent across tasks, particularly under higher cognitive load, while controls improved or maintained performance. Significant group \u00d7 cognitive load interactions were observed, and laboratory-based deficits in NF1 were associated with parent-reported executive dysfunction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S1355617725101641_as4\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Children with NF1 experience unique and multidimensional decrements in EF performance in response to increased cognitive load, unlike typically developing peers. These deficits appear to be clinically relevant. 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