The development of selective attention in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology

Volumn 29, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 229-239

  Brodeur, Darlene A ^a   Pond, Miranda ^a  

^a ACADIA UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

ADHD; Development; Methylphenidate; Selective attention

Indexed keywords

CENTRAL STIMULANT AGENT; METHYLPHENIDATE;

AGE; ARTICLE; ATTENTION; ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER; CASE CONTROL STUDY; CHILD; DRUG EFFECT; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; REACTION TIME; STIMULATION; TASK PERFORMANCE; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

AGE FACTORS; ATTENTION; ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH HYPERACTIVITY; CASE-CONTROL STUDIES; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS; CHILD; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; METHYLPHENIDATE; PHYSICAL STIMULATION; REACTION TIME; TASK PERFORMANCE AND ANALYSIS; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 0035378778     PISSN: 00910627     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1010381731658     Document Type: Article

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