Comorbidity of Reading Disability and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Differences by Gender and Subtype.

Willcutt, Erik G.; Pennington, Bruce F.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ604901

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0022-2194

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Comorbidity of Reading Disability and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Differences by Gender and Subtype.

Willcutt, Erik G.; Pennington, Bruce F.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v33 n2 p179-91 Mar-Apr 2000

A study involving 494 twins with a reading disability (RD) and 373 typical twins found that individuals with RD were more likely to meet criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and that the association between RD and ADHD was stronger for symptoms of inattention than for hyperactivity symptoms. (Contains extensive references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Children, Hyperactivity, Multiple Disabilities, Reading Difficulties, Sex Differences, Student Characteristics, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Twins

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A