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The IQs of Children with ADHD Are Normally Distributed.
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Kaplan, Bonnie J.; Crawford, Susan G.; Dewey, Deborah M.; Fisher, Geoff C. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2000
The vocabulary and block design short forms of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition were administered to 63 children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 69 children with reading difficulties (RD), and 68 children with comorbid ADHD and RD. No significant differences were found. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Children, Cognitive Ability, Intelligence Differences
ADHD and Reading Disabilities: A Cluster Analytic Approach for Distinguishing Subgroups.
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Bonafina, Marcela A.; Newcorn, Jeffrey H.; McKay, Kathleen E.; Koda, Vivian H.; Halperin, Jeffrey M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2000
Using cluster analysis, a study empirically divided 54 children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) based on their Full Scale IQ and reading ability. Clusters had different patterns of cognitive, behavioral, and neurochemical functions, as determined by discrepancies in Verbal-Performance IQ, academic achievement, parent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Aggression, Attention Deficit Disorders, Children
Discriminative Validity of the WRAML with ADHD and LD in Children.
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Phelps, LeAdelle – Psychology in the Schools, 1996
Assesses the relationship of Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning scores to Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children II and Woodcock-Johnson-Revised results in three groups: (1) learning disabled children with reading difficulties; (2) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder children; and (3) nonhandicapped referred children. Total sample…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Children, Cognitive Ability, Elementary Secondary Education
Social Functioning among Girls with Fragile X or Turner Syndrome and Their Sisters.
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Mazzocco, Michele M. M.; Baumgardner, Thomas; Freund, Lisa S.; Reiss, Allan L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1998
Social behaviors among girls (ages 6-16) with fragile X (n=8) or Turner syndrome (n=9) were examined to address the role of family environment versus biological determinants of social dysfunction. Compared to their sisters, subjects had lower IQS and higher rating of social and attention problems. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Biological Influences, Children
Four-Year Follow-Up of Children with Low Intelligence and ADHD: A Replication.
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Aman, Michael G.; Armstrong, Sharon; Buican, Brett; Sillick, Traci – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
Twenty children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low IQs were followed up 4.5 years later (ages 8-20). A majority continued to screen positive for ADHD, as well as display high rates of comorbid anxiety disorders, tics, and elimination disorders. Multiple medication trials resulted in significantly lower hyperactivity…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorders