Journal
JOURNAL OF ATTENTION DISORDERS
Volume 25, Issue 13, Pages 1908-1918Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/1087054720945019
Keywords
ADHD; ADHD-associated problems; executive function; early childhood; infant attention
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- Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education [R324A100305]
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The study found significant associations between infant attentional behaviors and early childhood ADHD symptomatology and executive function, as well as gender differences. Non-social sensory attention was notably related to ADHD symptom severity at 54 months, and all three 12-month attention variables were significantly related to executive function at 54 months.
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.
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