Comprehensive Evaluation of Attention Deficit Disorder With and Without Hyperactivity as Defined by Research Criteria.
Barkley, Russell A. 1,2; DuPaul, George J. 1; McMurray, Mary B. 1
[Article] Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology. 58(6):775-789, December 1990.

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Children with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADD H; N = 48) were compared with those without hyperactivity (ADD-H; N = 42), as well as with learning disabled and control children, on an extensive battery of interviews, behavior ratings, tests, and direct observations. ADD H children had more externalizing and internalizing symptoms by parent and teacher report, were more off task during vigilance testing, and had more substance abuse, ADD H, and aggression among their relatives than did the other groups. ADD-H children were more daydreamy and lethargic by teacher report, more impaired in perceptual-motor speed, and had more anxiety disorders among their relatives than did ADD H children. Results indicate that these 2 types of ADD may be separate, distinct childhood disorders rather than subtypes of a common attention deficit.

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