Investigating the Role of Inattention and/or Hyperactivity/impulsivity in Language and Social Functioning Using a Dimensional Approach

•Higher ADHD symptomatology was related to lower language and social skills•Inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity predicted language comprehension•Inattention contributed to reduced social competency•Inattention may be an important focus for social skills programs The current study parsed out th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of communication disorders 2021-01, Vol.89, p.106036-106036, Article 106036
Hauptverfasser: Parks, Kaitlyn M.A, Cardy, Janis E. Oram, Woynaroski, Tiffany G., Sehl, Claudia G., Stevenson, Ryan A.
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Zusammenfassung:•Higher ADHD symptomatology was related to lower language and social skills•Inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity predicted language comprehension•Inattention contributed to reduced social competency•Inattention may be an important focus for social skills programs The current study parsed out the distinct components of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptomatology to examine differential relations with language and social ability. Using a research domain criteria (RDoC) framework, we administered standardized tests and previously developed and validated questionnaires to assess levels of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity symptomatology, language, social responsivity and social competency in 98 young adults. Those with higher inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity symptomatology had reduced language comprehension, social responsivity, and social competency. Inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity both predicted language comprehension, but not language production. Interestingly, inattention uniquely contributed to social responsiveness and social competency, but hyperactivity/impulsivity did not. Findings suggest that inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms, inattention in particular, may be especially important for social skills programs geared towards individuals with attention limitations.
ISSN:0021-9924
1873-7994
DOI:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2020.106036