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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder.
  • Language problems are frequently observed in children, but their specific prevalence in ADHD requires further investigation.
  • Understanding the impact of language deficits on functioning in ADHD is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of language problems in children diagnosed with ADHD compared to non-ADHD controls.
  • To assess how language problems affect the social and academic functioning of children with ADHD.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 6- to 8-year-old children with ADHD (n=179) and controls (n=212) was studied.
  • ADHD diagnosis was confirmed using standardized measures (Conners 3, DISCO IV).
  • Oral language, academic achievement, and social functioning were assessed using validated tools (CELF-4, WRAT-4, SSIS, SDQ).

Main Results:

  • Children with ADHD exhibited a significantly higher prevalence of language problems (OR=2.8) than controls, even after adjusting for covariates.
  • Children with ADHD and co-occurring language problems demonstrated poorer word reading, math computation, and overall academic competence.
  • No significant association was found between language problems and social functioning in children with ADHD.

Conclusions:

  • Language problems are more common in children with ADHD than in their peers without ADHD.
  • Language impairments significantly contribute to deficits in academic functioning among children with ADHD.