%0 Journal Article
%T Predictors and correlates of inattentive/overactive behaviors in internationally adopted children
%J Applied neuropsychology. Child
%D 2016
%A Helder, Emily J.
%A Brooker, Brianne
%A Kapitula, Laura Ring
%A Goalen, Brooke
%A Gunnoe, Marjorie J.
%V 5
%N 4
%P 237-251
%X Children adopted internationally following deprived early care have an elevated risk for difficulties with inattention/overactivity (Kreppner et al., 2001 ). The current study sought to identify predictors of inattention/overactivity and child and adoptive family challenges that co-occur with inattention/overactivity difficulties in a sample of internationally adopted children. Forty-eight children (mean age at adoption = 57.98 months, SD = 47.7 months) were examined at 3 yearly assessments, which included semistructured interviews, parent ratings, and neuropsychological assessment with children. <br><br>RESULTS revealed that older age at adoption, longer time in the adoptive home, and smaller family size were associated with greater parent-rated difficulties with inattention/overactivity. Additionally, greater inattention/overactivity difficulties were associated with poorer expressive language and reading performance, poorer child emotional-behavioral outcomes, and poorer adoptive family functioning. Given the increase in difficulties over time in the adoptive home, longer-term follow-up may be helpful to ensure appropriate intervention. Additionally, interventions may need to be more comprehensive given the connection between inattentive/overactive behaviors and other areas of functioning.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 2162-2965
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21622965.2015.1038207