Abstract
The developmental functioning, social, and environmental backgrounds of a community-based, epidemiological sample of 7-year-old children with pure inattentive behavior (I-subtype, n=31, 1.3% of sample) were compared to that of children with pure overactive behavior (HI subtype, n=31) ADHD-Combined type (n=31) and a control group at the Maudsley Hospital, London, UK.
Highlights
The developmental functioning, social, and environmental backgrounds of a community-based, epidemiological sample of 7-year-old children with pure inattentive behavior (I-subtype, n=31, 1.3% of sample) were compared to that of children with pure overactive behavior (HI subtype, n=31) ADHD-Combined type (n=31) and a control group at the Maudsley Hospital, London, UK
Inattentive behavior was significantly correlated with low self-esteem and need for repeated instructions in school, lower verbal IQ. and general cognitive functioning, poor reading scores, and lower language related skills
In contrast to boys with hyperactivity and combined ADHD, pure inattentive behavior is not associated with increased susceptibility to conduct problems or disturbed family relationships
Summary
The developmental functioning, social, and environmental backgrounds of a community-based, epidemiological sample of 7-year-old children with pure inattentive behavior (I-subtype, n=31, 1.3% of sample) were compared to that of children with pure overactive behavior (HI subtype, n=31) ADHD-Combined type (n=31) and a control group at the Maudsley Hospital, London, UK. General cognitive functioning, poor reading scores, and lower language related skills. In this study conducted only in boys, inattentive behavior is a developmental risk factor for impairment of general cognitive functioning, poor reading and language skills, and a low self-esteem in school. In contrast to boys with hyperactivity and combined ADHD, pure inattentive behavior is not associated with increased susceptibility to conduct problems or disturbed family relationships.
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