Recognition of Facial Expressions of Emotion by Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Singh, Subhashni D.; Ellis, Cynthia R.; Winton, Alan S. W.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; Leung, Jin Pang; Oswald, Donald P.

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ERIC Number: EJ573085

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Recognition of Facial Expressions of Emotion by Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Singh, Subhashni D.; Ellis, Cynthia R.; Winton, Alan S. W.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; Leung, Jin Pang; Oswald, Donald P.

Behavior Modification, v22 n2 p128-42 Apr 1998

Difficulties with a wide range of social interactions are experienced by children with ADHD. Fifty children and adolescents were tested for ability to recognize the six basic facial expressions of emotion. Results are reported; implications for remediation of social skill deficits commonly seen in children with ADHD are discussed. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Emotional Development, Emotional Response, Facial Expressions, Interpersonal Competence, Social Adjustment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: "Facial Expressions of Emotion." For related documents see CG 552 707-708.