Multi-method assessment of ADHD characteristics in preschool children: Relations between measures

Early Childhood Research Quarterly

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 329-337

  Sims, Darcey M ^a   Lonigan, Christopher J ^a,b  

^a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Behavioral rating scales; Continuous Performance Test; Hyperactivity impulsivity; Inattention; Preschool

Indexed keywords

EID: 84857610472     PISSN: 08852006     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2011.08.004     Document Type: Article

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