Journal
ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA
Volume 122, Issue 4, Pages 271-284Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2010.01568.x
Keywords
attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity; educational status; child; longitudinal studies
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- NWO [904-57-94, 480-04-004]
- NWO/SPI [56-464-14192]
- NIMH [RO1 MH58799-03]
- Sophia Foundation for Scientific Research (SSWO) [562]
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH [R01MH058799] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
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Objective: Our aim was to provide an overview of prospective studies that have addressed the association between attention problems (AP, i.e. symptoms of hyperactivity and inattentiveness) and academic achievement (AA). Method: We conducted a systematic search in the literature. Normal population studies and clinical studies were included. The methodological quality of each study was evaluated by objective criteria. A best evidence synthesis was used to determine the strengths of the association. Results: Sixteen studies were included. We found convincing evidence for a negative association between AP and AA. After controlling for intelligence, comorbidity, and socioeconomic status (SES), the association between the hyperactive symptoms of AP and AA was non-significant in two studies. Conclusion: Children with AP are at risk for lower AA and subsequent adverse outcomes later in life. Interventions in affected children should focus on their behavioural and educational development.
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