Communication Sciences and Disorders Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2021
Journal
Journal of Communication Disorders
Volume
89
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1016/j.jcomdis.2020.106036
Abstract
© 2020 Elsevier Inc. The current study parsed out the distinct components of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptomatology to examine differential relations with language and social ability. Using a research domain criteria (RDoC) framework, we administered standardized tests and previously developed and validated questionnaires to assess levels of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity symptomatology, language, social responsivity and social competency in 98 young adults. Those with higher inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity symptomatology had reduced language comprehension, social responsivity, and social competency. Inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity both predicted language comprehension, but not language production. Interestingly, inattention uniquely contributed to social responsiveness and social competency, but hyperactivity/impulsivity did not. Findings suggest that inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms, inattention in particular, may be especially important for social skills programs geared towards individuals with attention limitations.
Citation of this paper:
Kaitlyn M.A Parks, Janis E. Oram Cardy, Tiffany G. Woynaroski, Claudia G. Sehl, Ryan A. Stevenson, Investigating the Role of Inattention and/or Hyperactivity/impulsivity in Language and Social Functioning Using a Dimensional Approach, Journal of Communication Disorders, Volume 89, 2021, 106036, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomdis.2020.106036. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021992420301040)
