Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Learning Disabilities01:25

Learning Disabilities

302
Learning disabilities are cognitive disorders caused by neurological impairments that affect cognitive functions like language and reading, without indicating overall intellectual or developmental challenges. These disabilities differ from global intellectual or developmental disabilities as they are limited to distinct cognitive functions. Common learning disabilities include dysgraphia, dyslexia, and dyscalculia, each of which impacts unique aspects of learning.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...
302
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder01:30

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

416
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects approximately 5-8% of children globally, with around 60-70% of cases persisting into adulthood. ADHD has significant implications for educational attainment, social interactions, and occupational success.
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings....
416
Language and Cognition01:27

Language and Cognition

503
Language serves as a bridge between ideas and communication, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Psychologists have long debated whether language shapes thought or vice versa. This discussion gained grip with Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s, who proposed that language determines thought, a concept known as linguistic determinism. They suggested that the vocabulary and structure of a language influence how its speakers think and perceive reality.
503
Oppositional Defiant Disorder01:30

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

190
A persistent pattern of angry or irritable mood, defiant behavior, or vindictiveness characterizes Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Symptoms must occur over at least six months, involve interactions with individuals beyond siblings, and meet specific diagnostic criteria to be clinically significant. The disorder affects emotional regulation, social interactions, and behavior, often manifesting early in life and influencing long-term development and functioning.
Diagnostic Criteria and...
190
Conduct Disorder01:28

Conduct Disorder

168
Conduct disorder is a complex mental health diagnosis characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates societal norms, the rights of others, or age-appropriate rules. The diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder require the presence of at least three problematic behaviors within the past 12 months, with at least one occurring in the past six months. These behaviors are grouped into four categories: aggression toward people and animals; destruction of property;...
168
Autism Spectrum Disorder01:19

Autism Spectrum Disorder

470
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
470

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Alcohol-Related Perceptions and High-Risk Drinking Among Brazilian College Students: The Role of Social Contexts, Motives, and Risk Behaviors.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Home literacy practices for preschoolers: a scoping review.

CoDAS·2026
Same author

Relational and Institutional Disenfranchisement in Suicide Bereavement: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Family Members' Experiences.

Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research·2026
Same author

Development and validation of a scale of cyberbullying and online aggressive conduct in Brazilian adolescents.

Frontiers in psychiatry·2026
Same author

Persistently ambiguous: a taxometric investigation on two groups of suicidal ideation indicators.

Frontiers in psychology·2026
Same author

Understanding the roots of suicide in veterinarians to inform prevention: A scoping review.

Psychiatry research·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 10, 2025

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education
09:00

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education

Published on: August 16, 2024

951

Behavior Problems and Depressive Symptoms in Developmental Dyslexia: Risk Assessment in Brazilian Students.

Ricardo Franco de Lima1,2, Cíntia Alves Salgado-Azoni3, Betânia Alves Veiga Dell'Agli4

  • 1Laboratório de Pesquisa em Dificuldades, Distúrbios de Aprendizagem e Transtornos da Atenção (DISAPRE), Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil.

Clinical Neuropsychiatry
|December 15, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Students with developmental dyslexia (DD) exhibit significantly more behavioral issues and depressive symptoms compared to peers without learning difficulties, impacting social and academic functioning.

Keywords:
depressiondyslexialearning disorderssigns and symptoms

More Related Videos

Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age
15:00

Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age

Published on: May 1, 2020

8.4K
Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish
14:43

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Published on: July 18, 2020

8.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 10, 2025

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education
09:00

Author Spotlight: Validation of SICOLE-R for Assessing Cognitive and Reading Skills in Spanish-Speaking Children and Its Role in Personalized Education

Published on: August 16, 2024

951
Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age
15:00

Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age

Published on: May 1, 2020

8.4K
Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish
14:43

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Published on: July 18, 2020

8.2K

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Developmental dyslexia (DD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting reading and spelling.
  • Behavioral problems and depressive symptoms are frequently observed in children with learning difficulties.
  • Early identification and intervention are crucial for supporting children with DD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the prevalence of behavioral problems and depressive symptoms in students with and without developmental dyslexia (DD).
  • To assess parent-reported behavioral issues and student-reported depressive symptoms in school-aged children.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 61 students aged 7-14 years.
  • Participants included 31 students with an interdisciplinary diagnosis of DD and 30 controls without learning disabilities.
  • Data were collected using the Children's Behavior Checklist (CBCL) for parents and the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) for students.

Main Results:

  • Students with DD reported higher frequencies of anxiety, depression, withdrawal, rule-breaking, aggressiveness, and social, attentional, and thought problems (CBCL).
  • The DD group scored higher on internalizing, externalizing, and overall behavioral problem categories.
  • DD students exhibited elevated CDI scores, including negative self-evaluation, guilt, suicidal thoughts, concern, performance comparison, sleep issues, fatigue, and peer interaction difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • Parent reports confirm a higher incidence of behavioral problems among students diagnosed with DD.
  • Students with developmental dyslexia demonstrate a greater number of depressive symptoms compared to their peers without learning difficulties.
  • Findings underscore the importance of considering mental health and behavioral support in the diagnosis and intervention strategies for DD.