Clinical Features of Subtypes of ADHD in DSM-Ⅳ
- VernacularTitle:儿童注意缺陷多动障碍DSM-Ⅳ亚型的临床特征比较研究
- Author:
Linyan SU
;
Shunying YU
;
Xuerong LUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ADHD subtype of DSM-Ⅳ clinical features
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
1988;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the clinical features of subtyp es of ADHD in DSM-Ⅳ.Method:126 children fulfilled ADHD criteria of D S M-Ⅳ were further divided into 3 subtypes:predominantly inattentive(PI,61 cases) , predominantly hyperactive-impulsive(HI,9 cases)and combined type(CT,56 cases).C om orbid mental disorders were compared among the three groups.Parents and teacher s of children in each group completed CBCL(child behavior checklist)and TRF(teach er's report form).CWISC(Wechsler intelligence scale for children,Chinese versio n )and attention tests were also applied in each group.Results:Childr e n in CT group had more conduct disorder,more externalizing,delinquent and aggres sive behaviors rating by parents and teachers,and more inattentive than children in PI group.School performance of children in PI group was better than that of the other two groups evaluated by teachers.Conclusion:ADHD CT subty pe had highest rate of comorbid conduct disorder.They have more externalizing b ehavior,more academic problems and more inattentive.This subtype may be the mos t impaired subtype.
