Title
Variability Of Attention Processes In Adhd: Observations From The Classroom
Keywords
ADHD; Attention; On task; Variability; Vigilance
Abstract
Objective: Classroom- and laboratory-based efforts to study the attentional problems of children with ADHD are incongruent in elucidating attentional deficits; however, none have explored within- or between-minute variability in the classroom attentional processing in children with ADHD. Method: High and low attention groups of ADHD children defined via cluster analysis, and 36 typically developing children, were observed while completing academic assignments in their general education classrooms. Results: All children oscillated between attentive and inattentive states; however, children in both ADHD groups switched states more frequently and remained attentive for shorter durations relative to typically developing children. Conclusion: Overall differences in attention and optimal ability to maintain attention among the groups are consistent with laboratory studies of increased ADHD-related interindividual and intergroup variability but inconsistent with laboratory results of increased intra-individual variability and attention decrements over time. (J. of Att. Dis. 2009; 12(6) 563-573). © 2009 SAGE Publications.
Publication Date
5-1-2009
Publication Title
Journal of Attention Disorders
Volume
12
Issue
6
Number of Pages
563-573
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054708322990
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
65349107245 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/65349107245
STARS Citation
Rapport, Mark D.; Kofler, Michael J.; Alderson, R. Matt; Timko, Thomas M.; and Dupaul, George J., "Variability Of Attention Processes In Adhd: Observations From The Classroom" (2009). Scopus Export 2000s. 11905.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2000/11905