Helen Lazaratou
Community Mental Health Center, 1st Psychiatric Department, Medical School,
14 Delou Street, Kessariani, 16121, Athens
Greece
Research Article
Inattention, Passivity and Reading Ability in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Greek Community Sample
Author(s): Helen Lazaratou, Maria Vlassopoulos, Zacharias Kalogerakis, George Zelios, Dimitris Anagnostopoulos and Georges DellatolasHelen Lazaratou, Maria Vlassopoulos, Zacharias Kalogerakis, George Zelios, Dimitris Anagnostopoulos and Georges Dellatolas
Background: Studies on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) show high comorbidity with learning disorders. This study examines the relationships between inattention, hyperactivity and reading performance in a nonreferred sample of second grade schoolchildren in an Athenian borough.
Methods: 201 pupils attending second grade in public schools were assessed for reading ability. The reading test was appropriate for second grade pupils according to the Greek curriculum. Teachers completed the Connors Rating Scale (CTRS) and the Achenbach’s Teacher’s Report Form (TRF).
Results: Attention/learning difficulties reported by the teacher were negatively associated with reading skills, but hyperactivity and other behaviour problems were not. Furthermore, in linear regression partialling out attention/ l.. View More»
