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Variability of attention processes in ADHD: observations from the classroom.
- Source :
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Journal of attention disorders [J Atten Disord] 2009 May; Vol. 12 (6), pp. 563-73. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Mar 02. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Objective: Classroom- and laboratory-based efforts to study the attentional problems of children with ADHD are incongruent in elucidating attentional deficits; however, none have explored within- or between-minute variability in the classroom attentional processing in children with ADHD.<br />Method: High and low attention groups of ADHD children defined via cluster analysis, and 36 typically developing children, were observed while completing academic assignments in their general education classrooms.<br />Results: All children oscillated between attentive and inattentive states; however, children in both ADHD groups switched states more frequently and remained attentive for shorter durations relative to typically developing children.<br />Conclusion: Overall differences in attention and optimal ability to maintain attention among the groups are consistent with laboratory studies of increased ADHD-related interindividual and intergroup variability but inconsistent with laboratory results of increased intra-individual variability and attention decrements over time.
- Subjects :
- Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity psychology
Child
Child Behavior psychology
Child Development physiology
Cluster Analysis
Cognition Disorders psychology
Female
Fixation, Ocular physiology
Humans
Male
Neuropsychological Tests
Severity of Illness Index
Students psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Task Performance and Analysis
Time Factors
Attention physiology
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity diagnosis
Cognition Disorders diagnosis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1087-0547
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of attention disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19255371
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054708322990