The Cross-Validation of AD/HD Instruments and the Relationship to Neurocognitive and Behavioral Measures

The purpose of this study was twofold: to determine the construct validities of comparable AD/HD instruments that were developed according to our current, DSM-IV classification system for AD/HD; and to identify potential +neurocognitive and socioemotional markers for AD/HD. The sample consisted of 145 children ages 8 to 11 years of age who were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), or Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). Children were administered a battery of neurocognitive tests and completed a self-report measure of personality. Parents completed several, AD/HD instruments pertaining to their children. The AD/HD instruments used in this study were the Attention Deficit Disorder Evaluation Scale-Home Version (ADDES), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Test (ADHDT), and the Attention Problems and Hyperactivity scales from the BASC-Monitor (BASC-M). Of interest was how each AD/HD instrument compared to the DSM-IV, particularly in terms of the cross-consistency of AD/HD subtype classifications. The findings showed that the AD/HD instruments classified participants differently from the initial, DSM-IV entry diagnosis. Rates of agreement were better for some of the AD/HD instruments than for others yet there was little overall consistency. The neurocognitive measures used in the study were the Cognitive Assessment System-Basic Battery scales. The socioemotional measures used in the study were two parent-report scales from the BASC-M (Internalizing Problems and Adaptive Skills), and the child report scales from the BASC-Self Report of Personality. Results showed that the neurocognitive measures were relatively insensitive to AD/HD symptomatology while a nearly opposite trend was observed on the socioemotional measures. For the most part, participants classified as the ADHD-Combined Type (ADHD-CT), (regardless of which AD/HD instrument was used) had the most significant impairment in areas of social functioning and emotional symptoms across parent and self-reports.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Hudson, Christine V.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Miller, Daniel
• Bodenhamer-Davis, Eugenia
• Ramos, Vincent
• Harrell, Ernest

• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Diagnosis.
• Attention-deficit-disordered children -- Psychological testing.
• AD/HD instruments
• attention deficit
• cognitive assessment system
• BASC
• ADHDT
• ADDES

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• Use restricted to UNT Community
• Copyright
• Hudson, Christine V.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

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oclc: 50683011
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