“…As demonstrated in our previous studies, fNIRS offers robust advantages such as its compactness (useful in confined experimental settings), affordable price, tolerance to body motion and accessibility (Ehlis et al, 2014; Herrmann et al, 2004; Herrmann et al, 2005; Hock et al, 1997; Matsuo et al, 2000; Matsuo et al, 2003; Miyai et al, 2001; Moriai-Izawa et al, 2012; Okamoto et al, 2004b; Okamoto et al, 2006; Shinba et al, 2004; Strangman et al, 2002a; Suto et al, 2004), which, in addition, have allowed it to be applied to the clinical assessment of ADHD children (Monden et al, 2012a; Monden et al, 2012b; Nagashima et al, 2014). …”