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Palmu, Iines R.; Närhi, Vesa M.; Savolainen, Hannu K. – Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, 2018
The current study examined the over-time association between externalizing behaviour problems and academic performance during school transition in a cross-lagged design. The main focus was to reveal whether the externalizing behaviour composite and its components separately, including symptoms of CD and ADHD, differ in their relationship with…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Student Behavior, Academic Achievement, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Martel, Michelle M.; Nikolas, Molly; Jernigan, Katherine; Friderici, Karen; Nigg, Joel T. – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2012
Oppositional-Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are highly comorbid, a phenomenon thought to be due to shared etiological factors and mechanisms. Little work has attempted to chart multiple-level-of-analysis pathways (i.e., simultaneously including biological, environmental, and trait influences) to ODD and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Organizations (Groups), Conflict
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Hummer, Tom A.; Kronenberger, William G.; Wang, Yang; Dunn, David W.; Mosier, Kristine M.; Kalnin, Andrew J.; Mathews, Vincent P. – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2011
The nature of executive dysfunction in youth with disruptive behavior disorders (DBD) remains unclear, despite extensive research in samples of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To determine the relationship between DBD, ADHD, and executive function deficits in aggressive teens, adolescents with DBD and comorbid ADHD…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Adolescents, Cognitive Processes
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He, Jian-Ping; Burstein, Marcy; Schmitz, Anja; Merikangas, Kathleen R. – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2013
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is one of the most commonly used instruments for screening psychopathology in children and adolescents. This study evaluated the hypothesized five-factor structure of the SDQ and examined its convergent validity against comprehensive clinical diagnostic assessments. Data were derived from the…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Psychopathology, Validity, Behavior Disorders
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Serrano, Eduardo; Ezpeleta, Lourdes; Castro-Fornieles, Josefina – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2013
Objective: To assess the comorbidity of bipolar disorder (BPD) in children with ADHD and to study the psychopathological profile of ADHD children with and without mania. Method: A total of 100 children with ADHD were assessed with a semistructured diagnostic interview and questionnaires of mania, ADHD, and general psychopathology. Results: 8% of…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Comorbidity, Mental Disorders, Profiles
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Lufi, Dubi; Parish-Plass, Jim – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2011
A group of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was compared to children with other behavior and emotional problems. All the participants participated together in 20 weekly sessions for 1 academic year. The participants were assessed with three questionnaires on three different occasions: before the beginning of the group,…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Emotional Problems, Behavior Disorders, Group Therapy
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Rasheed, Saleem A.; Fore, Cecil, III; Jones, Arthur; Smith, Latisha – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2012
The research literature on the use of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) to develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students with emotional/behavioral disorders, who present problem classroom behaviors for use in the schools, is well documented. There are school-wide, district-wide, and state-wide plans that are currently being…
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Self Management, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders
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Luman, Marjolein; van Meel, Catharina S.; Oosterlaan, Jaap; Geurts, Hilde M. – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2012
This study validates the Sensitivity to Punishment and Sensitivity to Reward Questionnaire for children (SPSRQ-C), using a Dutch sample of 1234 children between 6-13 years old. Factor analysis determined that a 4-factor and a 5-factor solution were best fitting, explaining 41% and 50% of the variance respectively. The 4-factor model was highly…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Measures (Individuals), Factor Analysis
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van der Oord, Saskia; Bogels, Susan M.; Peijnenburg, Dorreke – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2012
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an 8-week mindfulness training for children aged 8-12 with ADHD and parallel mindful parenting training for their parents. Parents (N = 22) completed questionnaires on their child's ADHD and ODD symptoms, their own ADHD symptoms, parenting stress, parental overreactivity, permissiveness and mindful…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Questionnaires, Program Effectiveness
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Christiansen, Hanna; Hirsch, Oliver; König, Anika; Steinmayr, Ricarda; Roehrle, Bernd – Health Education, 2015
Purpose: Early onset of behavioral disorders is predictive of long term adverse outcomes. There are some indicated and selective early prevention programs for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of the most common behavioral disorders in childhood and adolescence. The purpose of this paper is to present a universal preschool…
Descriptors: Prevention, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Access to Education, Preschool Education
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De Bruin, Esther I.; De Nijs, Pieter F. A.; Verheij, Fop; Verhagen, Debora H.; Ferdinand, Robert F. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2009
Autistic features such as deficits in social interactions and communication have been associated with a low 2D:4D ratio in normal children.This study assessed this association in a large sample of children with a variety of psychiatric disorders (n = 35 girls and n = 147 boys). Autistic features were assessed with a highly valid and reliable…
Descriptors: Females, Autism, Males, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Lavigne, John V.; LeBailly, Susan A.; Hopkins, Joyce; Gouze, Karen R.; Binns, Helen J. – Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2009
Few studies have examined the epidemiology of preschoolers' psychopathology. This study included 796 4-year-old children recruited from schools and pediatric practices in a diverse, urban area. Psychiatric disorder was assessed by a structured interview adapted for preschool children and by questionnaire. The most common disorders were…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Preschool Children
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Gadow, Kenneth D.; DeVincent, Carla J.; Schneider, Jayne – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2009
Objective: Identification of differences among children with ADHD only, autism spectrum disorder (ASD)+ADHD, and chronic multiple tic disorder (CMTD)+ADHD may lead to better understanding of clinical phenotypes. Method: Children were evaluated using the parent- and teacher-completed questionnaires. Results: All three groups were highly similar in…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Neurological Impairments, Behavior Disorders, Antisocial Behavior
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Geurts, Hilde M.; Hartman, Catharina; Verte, Sylvie; Oosterlaan, Jaap; Roeyers, Herbert; Sergeant, Joseph A. – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2009
Background: A number of disorders are associated with pragmatic difficulties. Instruments that can make subdivisions within the larger construct of pragmatics could be important tools for disentangling profiles of pragmatic difficulty in different disorders. The deficits underlying the observed pragmatic difficulties may be different for different…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Construct Validity, Factor Structure, Clinical Diagnosis
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Yeo, Lay See; Wong, Margaret; Gerken, Kathryn; Ansley, Timothy – Child Care in Practice, 2005
This study examined the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioural therapy programme for 13 children treated for severe emotional or behaviour disorders in a hospital setting. Data were obtained from multiple informants at pre-treatment, post-treatment, and three months follow-up. Results indicated statistically significant improvement in the…
Descriptors: Hospitals, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Adjustment (to Environment), Therapy