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Diagnosing Adhd In Adolescence: An Analysis Of Symptom Presentation And Comorbidity., Larissa Kay Kern
Diagnosing Adhd In Adolescence: An Analysis Of Symptom Presentation And Comorbidity., Larissa Kay Kern
LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses
The diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adolescents poses a challenge for clinicians and researchers. Given the decline in hyperactivity and increased behavioral inhibition in adolescence, the differential diagnosis between ADHD and internalizing disorders becomes difficult. In addition, the high comorbidity rates found in adolescents with ADHD further complicate diagnostic decisions. The present study examines the diagnostic efficiency of the DSM-IV criteria for ADHD in a large sample of adolescents aged 11 to 17 years. The results suggest that Inattentive symptoms are more useful for classifying ADHD in adolescents than Hyperactive/Impulsive symptoms. However, Inattentive symptoms also misclassify a …
Social Skills In Adults With Severe Disabilities., Linda Ann Leblanc
Social Skills In Adults With Severe Disabilities., Linda Ann Leblanc
LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses
Recently, the concepts of social competence and social skills have become important aspects of the evolving definitions of mental retardation (Siperstein, 1992). However, few studies have focused on social behavior in adults with severe developmental disabilities, despite the proliferation of research in assessment and training of social skills with other populations. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills for Individuals with Severe Retardation (MESSIER)--a scale designed to measure social skills in adults with severe developmental disabilities. A reliable and valid measure of social skills for this population would be useful in determining target behaviors …