Methylphenidate and Play Skills in Children with Intellectual Disability and ADHD
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| Title: | Methylphenidate and Play Skills in Children with Intellectual Disability and ADHD |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Handen, Benjamin L., Sagady, Amie E., McAuliffe-Bellin, Sarah |
| Source: | Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2009 2(1):1-10. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2009 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Play, Mental Retardation, Drug Therapy, Children, Social Behavior, Aggression, Comparative Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Interpersonal Competence |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19315860802598901 |
| ISSN: | 1931-5864 |
| Abstract: | Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 9-12% of individuals with intellectual disability (ID). Although psychostimulant medication is often the primary treatment modality, little is known regarding the effects of such agents on social interactions and play in this population. Additionally, the role of ADHD symptoms in social and play deficits (beyond that accounted for by ID alone) is not well understood. The first aim of this study was to examine differences in play skills between children with ADHD and ID and non-ADHD/ID controls. The second aim was to determine what, if any, changes in social/play behavior would occur with the use of the stimulant, methylphenidate, among the participants with ADHD/ID. It was hypothesized that the ADHD/ID group would display significantly greater activity level, "rough" play, and more aggression than matched controls. Additionally, it was hypothesized that these deficits would evidence statistically significant improvement with pharmacologic treatment. This study replicates prior work conducted by the authors. (Contains 3 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 20 |
| Entry Date: | 2009 |
| Accession Number: | EJ866807 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 9-12% of individuals with intellectual disability (ID). Although psychostimulant medication is often the primary treatment modality, little is known regarding the effects of such agents on social interactions and play in this population. Additionally, the role of ADHD symptoms in social and play deficits (beyond that accounted for by ID alone) is not well understood. The first aim of this study was to examine differences in play skills between children with ADHD and ID and non-ADHD/ID controls. The second aim was to determine what, if any, changes in social/play behavior would occur with the use of the stimulant, methylphenidate, among the participants with ADHD/ID. It was hypothesized that the ADHD/ID group would display significantly greater activity level, "rough" play, and more aggression than matched controls. Additionally, it was hypothesized that these deficits would evidence statistically significant improvement with pharmacologic treatment. This study replicates prior work conducted by the authors. (Contains 3 tables.) |
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| ISSN: | 1931-5864 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19315860802598901 |
