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Sluggish Cognitive Tempo In Latino Youth, Katie Binns Fabius, Susan Panichelli Mindel
Sluggish Cognitive Tempo In Latino Youth, Katie Binns Fabius, Susan Panichelli Mindel
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Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) is seen in some children and may include: daydreaming, inconsistent alertness, absentmindedness, behaving or thinking slowly, appearing tired after enough sleep, and lacking energy. The symptoms can be divided into two domains: cognitive and behavioral. SCT is associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). SCT can impact academic and social functioning and be associated with elevated anxiety and depression. Literature on SCT focuses mainly on Caucasian children.
Objectives: To examine the prevalence of SCT and external correlates in a case study of four Latino children.
Methods: A case study where parents completed questionnaires about their child’s …