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- Title
Infant Attentional Behaviors Are Associated with ADHD Symptomatology and Executive Function in Early Childhood.
- Authors
Stephens, Rebecca L.; Elsayed, Heba E.; Reznick, J. Steven; Crais, Elizabeth R.; Watson, Linda R.
- Abstract
Objective: We explored associations between infant attentional behaviors as measured by the First Year Inventory (FYIv2.0) and dimensional ratings of ADHD symptomatology and executive function (EF) in early childhood. Methods: This study included parents (N = 229) who filled out the FYIv2.0 when their children were 12 months of age. When children were approximately 54 months (4.5 years) of age, parents completed reports of children's ADHD symptomatology and EF abilities. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted among measures. Results: We found significant associations among the variables of interest, both cross-sectionally and longitudinally, as well as gender differences. Notably, non-social sensory attention (NSA) was significantly related to 54-month ADHD symptom severity. All three 12-month attention variables were significantly related to 54-month EF. Conclusion: Results suggest that infant attentional behaviors predict later ADHD-related behaviors in early childhood. Future research should explore associations using laboratory-based measures and could inform early intervention efforts.
- Subjects
INFANTS; ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder; CHILDREN; SYMPTOMS; GENDER differences (Psychology)
- Publication
Journal of Attention Disorders, 2021, Vol 25, Issue 13, p1908
- ISSN
1087-0547
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1087054720945019