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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Adhd (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)"”.
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The expression of frustration by the child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder within the classroom setting : a social work study
… how is frustration expressed by the child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in middle childhood within the classroom setting? The goal of the study was therefore to explore the expression of frustration in the child with ADHD in middle childhood within the classroom setting. …
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Effects of Temperament, Attachment, and Parental Sensitivity on the Development of ADHD
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common and well-researched childhood disorders. Despite extensive knowledge, there remains a demand to understand ADHD from a developmental psychopathology perspective. Even more important than recognizing symptoms, it is necessary …
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Biopsychosocial Models of the Development of Childhood Disruptive Behaviors
<p>Hyperactivity/attention problems (HAP) and conduct problems (CP) are common and impairing disruptive behaviors in childhood and adolescence. Previous research has established that HAP and CP are highly comorbid, and that outcomes are worse for youth exhibiting both symptom clusters relative to …
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Characterizing Task-Switching Performance in Adults with ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been shown to affect many areas of executive functioning, including task-switching. Individuals with ADHD are typically slower and less accurate when switching between tasks during a cued paradigm. However, Sams et al. (2017) examined …
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Attitudes of educators towards children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
… knowledge and attitudes towards children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In particular the study sought: 1. To determine the level of educators knowledge and attitudes about ADHD 2. To ascertain whether or not is a significant difference in attitude between educators in …
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Understanding the current diagnosis and management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Qualitative Approach
… of the current diagnosis and management of ADHD. This research will be of interest to Counselling Psychologists working with the child and adolescent population and the clinical area of ADHD. Method: Nine semi- structured interviews were conducted with two young people, three parents, and …
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Executive Functioning, Stress, and Interpersonal Support in Adults with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. ADHD symptoms are primarily caused by executive functioning (EF) deficits according to the executive functioning theory of ADHD. Additionally, adults with ADHD are more …
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An Attention-Specific Intervention for Adults with ADHD
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) consists of symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity that cause significant functional impairment (APA, 1994). Approximately 4.7% of adults are diagnosed with ADHD; however, there are few empirically-informed interventions that are …
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A confirmatory factor analytic comparison of the Test of Everyday Attention for Children
Attention problems are prevalent worldwide and the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) continues to rise. In the school and community settings, many tests are used to assess for attention difficulties. The Test of Everyday Attention for Children (TEA-Ch) is one such test. …
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Eye Movement Measures of Cognitive Control In Children With to urette Syndrome
… in bouts unpredictably, often drawing unwanted attention from bystanders. Making matters worse, over half of children with Tourette Syndrome also suffer from comorbid, or concurrent, disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). These …
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Lead and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
<p>Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is thought to have a significant neurological component, and several brain structures have been implicated. Environmental variables like lead have been shown to affect brain structures, which in turn impacts cognitive development and behavior. Some …
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Re-Examining the Stop-Signal Task to Test Competing Theories of AD/HD
… current study tested two competing models of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), the inhibition and state regulation theories, by conducting fine-grained analyses of the Stop-Signal Task and another putative measure of behavioral inhibition, the Gordon Continuous Performance Test …