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The SWAN Captures Variance at the Negative and Positive Ends of the ADHD Symptom Dimension
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Arnett, Anne B.; Pennington, Bruce F.; Friend, Angela; Willcutt, Erik G.; Byrne, Brian; Samuelsson, Stefan; Olson, Richard K. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2013
Objective: The Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD Symptoms and Normal Behavior (SWAN) Rating Scale differs from previous parent reports of ADHD in that it was designed to also measure variability at the positive end of the symptom spectrum. Method: The psychometric properties of the SWAN were tested and compared with an established measure of ADHD,…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Behavior Rating Scales, Psychometrics
A Decade of EEG Theta/Beta Ratio Research in ADHD: A Meta-Analysis
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Arns, Martijn; Conners, C. Keith; Kraemer, Helena C. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2013
Objective: Many EEG studies have reported that ADHD is characterized by elevated Theta/Beta ratio (TBR). In this study we conducted a meta-analysis on the TBR in ADHD. Method: TBR data during Eyes Open from location Cz were analyzed from children/adolescents 6-18 years of age with and without ADHD. Results: Nine studies were identified with a…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Diagnostic Tests, Meta Analysis
Validity of the Factor Structure of Conners' CPT
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Egeland, Jens; Kovalik-Gran, Iwona – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2010
Objective: A previous factor analysis of the Conners' Continuous Performance Test (CCPT) indicates that the test measures 5 sub-functions of attention, namely "focused attention," "hyperactivity/impulsivity," "sustained attention," "vigilance," and "change in control." The present study further…
Descriptors: Schizophrenia, Language Impairments, Performance Tests, Hyperactivity
Children Should Be Seen and Heard: Self-Report of Feelings and Behaviors in Primary-School-Age Children with ADHD
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Klimkeit, Ester; Graham, Claire; Lee, Paul; Morling, Megan; Russo, Diana; Tonge, Bruce – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2006
Objective: The belief that children with externalizing disorders have difficulties with self-awareness raises the question of whether children with externalizing disorders are good informants of their own behavior. Method: This study investigates how children with ADHD rate their behaviors compared to children without ADHD on a new rating scale…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Rating Scales, Communication Skills, Elementary School Students