Differentiating Behavioral Ratings of Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity in Children: Effects on Reading Achievement

Conclusion: Many of the behaviors related to inattention strongly predicted reading fluency, reading comprehension, and overall reading ability. Boys who exhibited inattentive behaviors performed more poorly on reading comprehension measures than girls with inattentive behaviors.

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - July 4, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pham, A. V. Tags: Articles Source Type: research