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ISSN: 2165-7890
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ISSN: 2165-7890
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Taisei Ohno
Japan
Research Article
ADHD Symptoms in Adults with Asperger’s Disorder: Findings from a Sample in Japan
Author(s): Taisei Ohno, Masayuki Tani, Miki Igarashi, Yuka Okajima, Nobumasa Kato and Akira IwanamiTaisei Ohno, Masayuki Tani, Miki Igarashi, Yuka Okajima, Nobumasa Kato and Akira Iwanami
Introduction: DSM-IV and ICD-10 criteria do not allow co-diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but some researchers have noted that persons with PDD including Asperger’s disorder (AS) sometimes have symptoms similar to those of ADHD. The present study evaluated ADHD symptoms in adults with AS using Conner’s Adult ADHD Rating Scales screening version (CAARS-S:SV) in a Japanese sample.
Methods: The present study evaluated ADHD symptoms in 40 adults with AS and 38 normal adults using CAARS-S:SV, Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ), Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire (SPQ), and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ). The AS and the normal control group did not differ significantly in age, sex ratio, or estimated IQ.
Results: Total, Inattentio.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-7890.1000132