Miscellaneous Flashcards
Kofler et al (2017)
In a sample of 44 children with ADHD, 98% of the sample demonstrated objectively-defined impairment on at least one assessed outcome measure (peer group, academic and family relationship); 65% were impaired in two or all three areas of functioning. Those with deficits in academic or family functioning had worse working memory. Children with impaired social functioning had slower processing speed.
Jarrold and Brock (2004)
Studies often match neurodiverse participants with factors that might effect results (eg mental age), however it’s unsure what factor influences the participants all the time. These problems are circumvented somewhat by alternative approaches that make use of individual differences in performance and the association of background measures and task variables, such as the covariance and regression-based standardisation techniques.
Jarrold and Brock (2004)
Studies often match neurodiverse participants with factors that might effect results (eg mental age), however it’s unsure what factor influences the participants all the time. These problems are circumvented somewhat by alternative approaches that make use of individual differences in performance and the association of background measures and task variables, such as the covariance and regression-based standardisation techniques.
Thomas et al (2009)
They argued for the utility of the trajectory approach, using illustrations from studies investigating language and cognitive impairments in individuals with Williams syndrome, Down syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder.
Conclusion: Two conclusions were reached: (a) An understanding of the underlying mechanism will be furthered by the richer descriptive vocabulary provided by the trajectories approach (e.g., in distinguishing different types of delay) and (b) an optimal design for studying developmental disorders is to combine initial cross-sectional designs with longitudinal follow-up.
