Browsing by Subject "ADHD"
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Dichotomizing spelling errors to examine language and executive function abilities in children at risk of reading failure
(2011-08)Substantial evidence emphasizing the importance of linguistic systems in reading acquisition, as well as emerging literature identifying the contribution of executive function to linguistic-based difficulties, underscores ... -
Differentiation in the foreign language classroom : including students with disabilities in secondary foreign language classes
(2015-05)Foreign language teachers are not generally given information about how to work with students with disabilities. However, it is important for these students to have access to FL classes, both for the cognitive benefits ... -
Does time perception underlie delay discounting?
(2013-08)Delay discounting, the belief that rewards decline in value over time, is a phenomenon observed in several clinical disorders, including Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), substance abuse disorders, and ... -
The effect of internalizing symptomatology on executive functioning performance and processing speed in children with ADHD
(2010-08)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood psychological disorders with prevalence estimates ranging from 3%-7% (APA, 2000) and one of the most thoroughly studied child neurocognitive ... -
The effect of semantic features on gist and verbatim memory in young adults with language-learning disabilities
(2013-05)This thesis is an expansion of an ongoing examination of gist and verbatim memory in young adults with language-learning disabilities (LLD) using the DRM paradigm (Deese, 1959; Roediger & McDermott, 1995). This study uses ... -
Listening comprehension difficulties in children with co-occurring language impairment and ADHD
(2011-05)The purpose of this report is to explore whether listening comprehension difficulties are due to receptive language impairment or attention deficits in school-age children. This evidence-based practice brief analyzes ... -
The mediating effects of rapid automatized naming on children's inattention symptoms and word-reading ability
(2011-05)Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Reading Disability (RD) are among the most common childhood disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2000) and co-occur significantly more frequently than expected ... -
Observing relationships between hyperactivity and impulsivity and language performance in typically developing 5-year-olds
(2016-05-25)This study seeks to observe connections between hyperactivity/impulsivity or inattention with expressive or receptive language performance in typically developing five year olds. The hypothesis of the study is that higher ... -
The relationship between social skills and academic achievement for individuals with ADHD : a literature review and research proposal
(2013-05)The following report draws on previous research as a rationale for a proposed study investigating the link between social skills and academic achievement for individuals with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ... -
Social functioning, social cognition, and executive functioning differences associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder subtypes
(2012-08)ADHD is a well researched disorder in children and is associated with impairments in social functioning (Barkley, 2006). However, little is known about the etiology of social difficulties. An emerging body of literature ... -
A study of incidence, prevalence, treatment patterns, healthcare utilization, and costs of treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among Texas Medicaid preschoolers
(2015-12)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder diagnosed in children and adolescents, affecting approximately 11% of children in the United States in 2011. Children are often ...
