Motor Performance of Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Preliminary Investigation

1997 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
William J. Harvey ◽  
Greg Reid
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Percentile Scores ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Gross Motor Performance

The purpose of this study was to describe the fundamental gross motor skills and fitness conditions of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nineteen children, ages 7 to 12, participated. Gross motor performance was measured by the Test of Gross Motor Development (Ulrich, 1985). Fitness variables were measured by selected items from the Canada Fitness Survey (Fitness Canada, 1985), the CAHPER Fitness-Performance II Test (CAHPER, 1980), and the 20 m Shuttle Run Test (Leger, Lambert, Goulet, Rowan, & Dinelle, 1984). Percentile scores provided individual and group profiles of performance. It was concluded that fundamental gross motor performance and physical fitness of children with ADHD are substantially below average.

scholarly journals Motor development of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Rosa Neto ◽  
Juliana B. Goulardins ◽  
Daniela Rigoli ◽  
Jan P. Piek ◽  
Jorge A. de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Fitness Level and Gross Motor Performance of Children With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 337-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Verret ◽  
Phillip Gardiner ◽  
Louise Béliveau
Keyword(s):  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Treadmill Test ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Gross Motor Performance

The purpose of this study was to assess fitness and gross motor performance of children with ADHD, including users and nonusers of methylphenidate medication. Seventy boys took part in the study. Fitness level of children with ADHD using medication or not, including body composition, flexibility, and muscular endurance, was similar to that of a control group. The only difference was observed for body mass index, which was lower in children with ADHD using medication. Aerobic capacity was also similar when measured by a treadmill test. A lower performance was observed when aerobic capacity was estimated using a field shuttle test, however, suggesting that the methodology used is important. Finally, both groups of children with ADHD presented significantly lower scores for locomotion skills.

The Relationship between Motor Self-Motivation and Symptoms of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity in Adhd Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1666-1668
Author(s):  
Amir Dana ◽  
Mir Hamid Salehian ◽  
Tayebeh Bani Asadi ◽  
Parinaz Ghanati
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Adhd Children ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The growth and development of the child are essential and inevitable, and the growth of every child requires motor development. Purpose: This study examines the relationship between motor self-motivation and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder's symptoms in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 40 people were selected by the convenience sampling method from the psychology centers of the province. The research method was descriptive-correlational. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and linear regression. Results: The results showed that there is a significant negative relationship between motor self-motivation and symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The results of regression analysis also showed that motor self-motivation is able to predict the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. Conclusion: In general, the more children's motor motivation, the more minor attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder's symptoms. Keywords: Hyperactivity, motor self-motivation, motor development, preschool

A Preliminary Investigation of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Characteristics in Adults Who Stutter

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Seth E. Tichenor ◽  
Chelsea A. Johnson ◽  
J. Scott Yaruss
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Effortful Control ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Adverse Impact ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Adults Who Stutter

Purpose Recent studies have shown that many children who stutter may have elevated characteristics of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although childhood ADHD commonly persists into adulthood, it is unclear how many adults who stutter experience aspects of ADHD (e.g., inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity). This study sought to increase understanding of how ADHD characteristics might affect individuals who stutter by evaluating (a) whether elevated ADHD characteristics are common in adults who stutter, (b) whether elevated ADHD characteristics in adults who stutter were significantly associated with greater adverse impact related to stuttering, and (c) whether individual differences in Repetitive Negative Thinking (RNT) and Effortful Control influenced this relationship. Method Two hundred fifty-four adults who stutter completed the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, the Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire, the Adult Temperament Questionnaire short form, and the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed via multiple linear regression to determine whether the number of inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity characteristics was significantly associated with RNT, Effortful Control, or Adverse Impact related to stuttering. Results Almost one quarter of participants (23.2%; 60/254) self-reported experiencing six or more inattention characteristics, while fewer participants (8.3%; 21/254) self-reported experiencing six or more hyperactivity/impulsivity characteristics. Participants with lower Effortful Control and higher levels of both RNT and Adverse Impact were significantly more likely to self-report experiencing more inattention characteristics. Discussion Many adults who stutter may exhibit previously unaccounted for characteristics of ADHD, especially inattention. Results highlight the value of continued research on the intersectionality of stuttering, ADHD, and attention, and the importance of individualizing therapy to the needs of each unique person who stutters.

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