ADHD at Five: A Diagnosis-Intervention Program

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Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities

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Title:	ADHD at Five: A Diagnosis-Intervention Program
Author(s):	Anna Maria Re, Cesare Cornoldi
Volume:	20 Editor(s): Thomas E. Scruggs, Margo A. Mastropieri ISBN: 978-0-7623-1440-9 eISBN: 978-1-84950-503-1
Citation:	Anna Maria Re, Cesare Cornoldi (2007), ADHD at Five: A Diagnosis-Intervention Program, in Thomas E. Scruggs, Margo A. Mastropieri (ed.) International Perspectives (Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities, Volume 20), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp.223-240
DOI:	10.1016/S0735-004X(07)20009-6 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Article type:	Chapter Item
Abstract:	The study of 5-year-old children with symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is important because it provides an opportunity to discover early intervention strategies for children who are expected to develop severe problems later in life. This chapter presents a research program intended to develop assessment and interventions tools for kindergarten children. Specifically, we present two rating scales (one for teachers and one for parents), two neuropsychological tests, and an intervention program intended to promote controlled attention and working memory. Finally, we present an investigation, with a small group of 5-year-old children with ADHD symptoms, validating the program.