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The mediating role of ADHD symptoms between executive function and social skills in children with neurofibromatosis type 1
Child neuropsychology, Vol.28(3), pp.318-336
03/04/2022
PMID: 34587865
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Abstract
Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) often experience executive dysfunction, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and poor social skills, however, the nature of the relationships between these domains in children with NF1 is unclear. This study investigated these relationships using primary caregiver ratings of executive functions, ADHD symptoms and social skills in children with NF1. Participants were 136 children with NF1 and 93 typically developing (TD) controls aged 3-15 years recruited from 3 multidisciplinary neurofibromatosis clinics in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, and Washington DC, USA. Mediation analysis was performed on primary outcome variables: parent ratings of executive functions (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, Metacognition Index), ADHD symptoms (Conners-3/Conners ADHD Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders Scales) and social skills (Social Skills Improvement System-Rating Scale), adjusting for potential confounders (full scale IQ, sex, and social risk). Results revealed significantly poorer executive functions, elevated ADHD symptoms and reduced social skills in children with NF1 compared to controls. Poorer executive functions significantly predicted elevated ADHD symptoms and poorer social skills. Elevated ADHD symptoms significantly mediated the relationship between executive functions and social skills problems although did not fully account for social dysfunction. This study provides evidence for the importance of targeting ADHD symptoms as part of future interventions aimed at promoting prosocial behaviors in children with NF1.
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- Title
- The mediating role of ADHD symptoms between executive function and social skills in children with neurofibromatosis type 1
- Creators
- Kristina M. Haebich - Royal Children's HospitalDuy P. Dao - Royal Children's HospitalNatalie A. Pride - Children's Hospital at WestmeadBelinda Barton - Children's Hospital at WestmeadKarin S. Walsh - George Washington UniversityAlice Maier - Royal Children's HospitalAnita K. Chisholm - Royal Children's HospitalHayley Darke - Royal Children's HospitalCathy Catroppa - Royal Children's HospitalStephanie Malarbi - Royal Children's HospitalJake C. Wilkinson - Royal Children's HospitalVicki A. Anderson - Royal Children's HospitalKathryn N. North - University of MelbourneJonathan M. Payne - Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
- Publication Details
- Child neuropsychology, Vol.28(3), pp.318-336
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Identifiers
- 991013092666402368
- Copyright
- © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article