Investigating the Role of Inattention and/or Hyperactivity/impulsivity in Language and Social Functioning Using a Dimensional Approach.

J Commun Disord

Western University, Department of Psychology, 1151 Richmond St London, N6A 3K7 London, ON, Canada; Western University, Brain and Mind Institute, 1151 Richmond St, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada; Western University, Program in Neuroscience, 1151 Richmond St, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada; Western University, Department of Psychiatry, 1151 Richmond St, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada; York University, Centre for Vision Research, 4700 Keele St, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3, Canada. Electronic address:

Published: September 2021

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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.

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