School achievement and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Authors

  • Giuseppe Mário C. Pastura Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Setor de Saúde de Criança e do Adolescente
  • Paulo Mattos Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • Alexandra P. Q. Campos Araújo Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000600003

Keywords:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, underachievement, child, adolescent

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This review aims at providing Pediatricians, Pediatric Neurologists and Psychiatrists an update on the relationship between scholar achievement and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. SOURCES: Data was obtained by a comprehensive, non-systematic review of medical literature. SUMMARY OF THE FIBDIBGS: Data obtained from literature shows that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, specially inattentive subtype, is related to underachievement. CONCLUSIONS: Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are at risk for underachievement and must receive special care.

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Published

2005-12-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 6 (2005)

Section

Reviews of Literature

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How to Cite

School achievement and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder . (2005). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 32(6), 324-329. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000600003