[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: proposal of neuropsychological assessment]. / Transtorno do déficit de atenção e hiperatividade: proposta de avaliação neuropsicológica para diagnóstico.
Arq Neuropsiquiatr
; 59(4): 884-8, 2001 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-11733832
ABSTRACT
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity. The aim of this research was to contribute more precisely to the diagnosis of ADHD, to propose a battery of neuropsychological assessment and to analyze the contribution of each test. We studied 10 matched pairs of children with ADHD and normal controls (7 to 11 years). Inclusion criteria were presence of ADHD typical behavior, positive diagnosis of ADHD based on DSM-IV, normal IQ, normal neurological examination and parental consent. We used extensive neuropsychological battery. The results showed differential sensitivity for detection of attentional problems in children with ADHD, although most tests did not reach statistical significance. The item, errors, of WCST revealed statistically significant difference between the two groups ADHD performance was inferior to controls. In conclusion the neuropsychological assessment battery used in this research contributed to the diagnosis of ADHD.
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01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Trouble déficitaire de l'attention avec hyperactivité
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Tests neuropsychologiques
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limites:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Langue:
Pt
Journal:
Arq Neuropsiquiatr
Année:
2001
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil