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Zieff, Michal R.; Hoogenhout, Michelle; Eastman, Emma; Christ, Björn U.; Galvin, Alice; de Menil, Victoria; Abubakar, Amina; Newton, Charles R.; Robinson, Elise; Donald, Kirsten A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham ADHD Rating Scale (SNAP-IV) in a sample of South African children with neurodevelopmental disorders (n = 201), primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability. We conducted a confirmatory factor analysis to inspect the two-factor structure of the…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Rating Scales, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Mahomed, Razeenah; Alexander, Daleen; Maree, Jacobus – Early Child Development and Care, 2022
This article reports on the perceptions of single parents on their parenting styles in raising their children living with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Purposive sampling was used to collect the sample group. The study comprised 10 female participants of white, Indian, and coloured descent with a mean age of 35.6 years. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, One Parent Family, Parent Child Relationship, Child Rearing
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Nawal Mohamad; Kim-Louise Rousseau; Fatimah Dowlut; Milton Gering; Kevin G. F. Thomas – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2025
Objective: ADHD symptoms are highly prevalent among university students. These symptoms, particularly the inattentive cluster, predispose students to poorer academic performance and worse academic adjustment. Moreover, ADHD symptoms are often comorbid with other common mental disorders; this comorbidity also leads to poor outcomes. South African…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mental Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Success
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de Villiers, Zandra; Barnard, Elna – Perspectives in Education, 2022
South Africa's policy on screening, identification, assessment and support (SIAS) stipulates that teachers support learners with barriers to learning and development in their mainstream classrooms. This includes learners living with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yet, little research has been conducted regarding Grade 1 teachers'…
Descriptors: Grade 1, Elementary School Teachers, Teaching Experience, Students with Disabilities
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Mphahlele, Ramatladi Meriam; Pillay, Basil Joseph; Meyer, Anneke – South African Journal of Education, 2023
With the research reported on here we sought to determine whether children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) displayed more symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD) and anger, which are categorised as externalising disorders, when contrasted to the control group and, also, whether gender and age…
Descriptors: Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Behavior Disorders, Comparative Analysis
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Pillay, Sarosha; Duncan, Madeleine; de Vries, Petrus J. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in South Africa is unknown and, to date, very little research has been performed within school systems that could inform the rates, distribution and profile of needs of children with autism spectrum disorder in education. We performed a comprehensive database search of all children with autism spectrum…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Incidence
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Aja Louise Murray; Diana Taut; Adriana Baban; Chad Lance Hemady; Susan Walker; Joseph Osafo; Siham Sikander; Mark Tomlinson; Stefani Du Toit; Marguerite Marlow; Catherine L. Ward; Asvini Fernando; Bernadette Madrid; Vo Van Thang; Hoang Dinh Tuyen; Michael Dunne; Claire Hughes; Pasco Fearon; Sara Valdebenito; Manuel Eisner – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2022
Objective: ADHD symptoms can adversely impact functioning in a range of domains relevant for maternal well-being and fetal development; however, there has been almost no research examining their impact during pregnancy. We aimed to address this gap. Method: We used data (n = 1,204) from a longitudinal birth cohort study spanning eight countries to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Prenatal Influences
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Franz, Lauren; Howard, Jill; Viljoen, Marisa; Sikich, Linmarie; Chandrasekhar, Tara; Kollins, Scott H.; Lee, Lawrence; Ndlovu, Minkateko; Sabatos-DeVito, Maura; Seris, Noleen; Shabalala, Nokuthula; Spanos, Marina; de Vries, Petrus J.; Dawson, Geraldine – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
When COVID-19 disrupted autism spectrum disorder research globally, many clinical trials of behavioral interventions pivoted to telehealth. Telehealth has the potential to increase geographic reach and improve racial/ethnic diversity in research. This matters because most autism spectrum disorder intervention studies have primarily included White,…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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de Milander, Monique; Schall, Robert; de Bruin, Elizna; Smuts-Craft, Melissa – South African Journal of Education, 2020
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) are developmental disorders in children with 3 symptom clusters, namely hyperactivity, attention deficit and impulsivity, and a combination. We investigated the prevalence of the 3 symptom clusters and their association with learning-related skills among children aged 6 to 7 years in Bloemfontein,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Incidence, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Manase, Ndakaitei – Journal of Student Affairs in Africa, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes from traditional face-to-face teaching and learning to online systems. These changes have resulted in a concerted focus by local and international scholars on how some students are disadvantaged from accessing pedagogy due to a lack of resources and supportive living conditions that enable meaningful…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Students with Disabilities
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Pila-Nemutandani, Refilwe Gloria; Pillay, Basil Joseph; Meyer, Anneke – Early Child Development and Care, 2020
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent disorder affecting about 5% of children reported to be linked with poor academic, social and occupational outcomes. The aim of the study was to test the visuo-motor performance of children with ADHD. The Design Copying subtest (NEPSY-II) was used to test visuo-motor functions. A total…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Visual Perception, Psychomotor Skills, Children
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Tucker, Leigh Adams; Govender, Kaymarlin – Early Child Development and Care, 2017
The "new sociology of childhood" has activated a growing interest in children as social actors and their level of involvement in activities that affect their lives. In the field of research, debate is underway regarding the consent processes and methodological activities that support child participation. This paper highlights…
Descriptors: Males, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Ethics, Preadolescents
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Spangenberg, Erica Dorethea – South African Journal of Education, 2017
Many learners with different learning challenges are accommodated in the same classroom in South Africa, which could result in poor performance in mathematics. By reinforcing or disregarding certain goals, a teacher can influence the way in which learners learn mathematics. This study compared the achievement goal orientation of Grade Nine…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Goal Orientation, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Grade 9
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Mohangi, K.; Archer, K. – South African Journal of Education, 2015
The characteristically disruptive conduct exhibited both at school and home by children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to be particularly emotionally difficult for the children's mothers, who often turn to educational professionals for guidance. With a view to improving best practice in assistance to mothers…
Descriptors: Mothers, Reflection, Educational Psychology, Children
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Topkin, Beryl; Roman, Nicolette Vanessa; Mwaba, Kelvin – South African Journal of Education, 2015
ADHD is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood. Teachers are a valuable source of information with regard to referral and diagnosis of the disorder. They also play a major role in creating an environment that is conducive to academic, social and emotional success for children with ADHD. The aim of this study was to examine primary…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Identification, Questionnaires
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