Early Attention Problems and Children’s Reading Achievement: A Longitudinal Investigation - 05/09/11
, JOHN D. COIE, PH.D.THE CONDUCT PROBLEMS PREVENTION RESEARCH GROUP
ABSTRACT |
Objectives |
To determine whether attention problems predict the development of reading difficulties and examine whether screening for attention problems could be of practical value in identifying children at risk for reading underachievement.
Method |
Three hundred eighty-seven children were monitored from kindergarten through fifth grade. Standardized assessments of attention problems and reading achievement were conducted at multiple time points.
Results |
Attention problems predicted reading achievement even after controlling for prior reading achievement, IQ, and other behavioral difficulties. Inattentive first graders with normal reading scores after kindergarten were at risk for poor reading outcomes.
Conclusions |
Attention problems play an important role in the development of reading difficulties for some children, and screening for attention problems may help identify children at risk for reading difficulties.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : reading achievement, inattention, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Plan
| NIMH grants R1MH48043, R1MH50951, R1MH50952, and R18MH50593 supported this work. The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention also provided support for Fast Track through a memorandum of support with the NIMH. Support also came through Department of Education grant S184430002 and NIMH grants K05MH00797 and K05MH01027. |
Vol 39 - N° 7
P. 859-867 - juillet 2000 Retour au numéro
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