Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

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Relationship between current quality of life and family of origin dynamics for college students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

OBJECTIVE: This study examines the relationship between current quality of life, family of origin relationship dynamics, and the presence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in college students. METHOD: Participants were 37 ADHD ...
Gloria Grenwald-Mayes (J Atten Disord, 200203)
relationship-current-quality-life-family-origin-dynamics-college.asp

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How specific is a deficit of executive functioning for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

A selective review of research in the executive functioning (EF) is given for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD), higher functioning autism (HFA) and Tourette syndrome. The review ...
Joseph A Sergeant, Hilde Geurts, Jaap Oosterlaan (Behav Brain Res, 200203)
specific-deficit-executive-functioning-attention-deficit.asp

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Psychological heterogeneity in AD/HD--a dual pathway model of behaviour and cognition.

Psychological accounts have characterised attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) as either a neuro-cognitive disorder of regulation or a motivational style. Poor inhibitory control is thought to underpin AD/HD childrens dysregulation while ...
Edmund J S Sonuga-Barke (Behav Brain Res, 200203)
psychological-heterogeneity-ad-hd-dual-pathway-model-behaviour.asp

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) behaviour explained by dysfunctioning reinforcement and extinction processes.

Inattentiveness, overactivity and impulsiveness are presently regarded as the main clinical symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Inattention is, however, a characteristic of most psychiatric disorders. It is argued that the ADHD ...
Espen Borgå Johansen, Heidi Aase, Anneke Meyer, Terje Sagvolden (Behav Brain Res, 200203)
attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-behaviour-explained.asp

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Dopamine dysfunction in AD/HD: integrating clinical and basic neuroscience research.

There is strong evidence that the catecholamines dopamine and norepinephrine are both important in the pathophysiology of ADHD, as well as in the mechanism of therapeutic action of stimulant drugs. Due to the known effects of stimulants in blocking ...
Mary V Solanto (Behav Brain Res, 200203)
dopamine-dysfunction-ad-hd-integrating-clinical-basic-neuroscience.asp

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Attention deficits are not characteristic of schoolchildren with newly diagnosed idiopathic or cryptogenic epilepsy.

PURPOSE: To compare problems of attention in schoolchildren with newly diagnosed idiopathic or cryptogenic epilepsy with those in healthy classmates. METHODS: A computerized battery of tasks comprised Reaction Time (RT) measurement, Trail making (Color ...
K J Oostrom, A Schouten, C L J J Kruitwagen, A C B Peters, A Jennekens-Schinkel, (Epilepsia, 200203)
attention-deficits-not-characteristic-schoolchildren-newly-diagnosed.asp

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Cognitive functioning in adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

OBJECTIVES: Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) appear to be deficient in executive control. The purpose of this study was to determine if adults with ADHD are also deficient in executive control. METHOD: The performance of 18 ...
Patricia Murphy (J Atten Disord, 200203)
cognitive-functioning-adults-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder.asp

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Neuropsychological characteristics of adults with ADHD: a comprehensive review of initial studies.

The role of neuropsychological evaluation in the diagnosis of adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a growing area of research and clinical interest. Our review of the literature indicates that adults with ADHD demonstrate subtle ...
Steven Paul Woods, David W Lovejoy, J D Ball (Clin Neuropsychol, 200202)
neuropsychological-characteristics-adults-adhd-comprehensive-review.asp

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Inhibitory processes in adults with persistent childhood onset ADHD.

The theory that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) stems from a deficit in an executive behavioral inhibition process has been little studied in adults, where the validity of ADHD is in debate. This study examined, in high-functioning young ...
Joel T Nigg, Karin M Butler, Cynthia L Huang-Pollock, John M Henderson (J Consult Clin Psychol, 200202)
inhibitory-processes-adults-persistent-childhood-onset-adhd.asp

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Prevalence of medication treatment for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder among elementary school children in Johnston County, North Carolina.

OBJECTIVES: This study estimated the prevalence of medication treatment for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among elementary school children in a North Carolina county. METHODS: Parents of 7333 children in grades 1 through 5 in 17 public ...
Andrew S Rowland, David M Umbach, Lil Stallone, A Jack Naftel, E Michael Bohlig, Dale P Sandler (Am J Public Health, 200202)
prevalence-medication-treatment-attention-deficit-hyperactivity.asp