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Latent class analysis of attention and white matter correlation in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 51 (11), 2018
This study aimed to explore attentional patterns among children with inattentive attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD-I) and children with typical development (TD), using a latent class analysis (LCA). Patterns of brain connectivity were also explored. The sample comprised 29 ADHD-I and 29 TD m...

Dental caries in schoolchildren: influence of inattention, hyperactivity and executive functions

Abstract Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inappropriate levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention. Individuals with ADHD may present limitations with regard to executive functions and performing activities that involve planning and/or attention/concentrat...

Análise comparativa da avaliação cognitivo-linguística em escolares ouvintes e usuário de implante coclear

CoDAS; 30 (4), 2018
RESUMO Objetivo Analisar e comparar o desempenho cognitivo-linguístico de uma criança usuária de implante coclear em relação aos seus pares ouvintes em processo de aprendizagem da leitura e da escrita. Método A amostra foi constituída por 11 crianças (na faixa etária de 7 a 10 anos de idade)...

Cognitive and behavioral profile of Williams Syndrome toddlers

CoDAS; 30 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose To verify indicators of cognitive development, receptive language skills and adaptive behavioral patterns in toddlers with Williams syndrome (WS). Methods The sample comprised 8 children of both sex, aged between 48 and 72 months with WS. Instruments of data collection were Denver Deve...

Factors associated with frailty in older adults: a longitudinal study

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To determine the demographic and health factors related to the frailty syndrome in older adults. METHODS This is a longitudinal quantitative study carried out with 262 older adults aged 65 years and older, of both sexes, living at home. Data collection was carried out in Period 1 b...

Analysis of socioeconomic gradients in the development of children aged 0-3 years in Fortaleza, Northeastern Brazil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To identify the socioeconomic gradients in the measures of development and well-being of children under three years of age in Fortaleza, Northeastern Brazil. METHODS We compiled information using a socioeconomic survey instrument, collecting anthropometric measurements, observing the...

Analysis of the linguistic profile in down syndrome using the arizona battery for communication disorders of dementia - a pilot study

CoDAS; 30 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose To characterize the linguistic profile of adults and elderly with Down Syndrome (DS) using the Arizona Battery for Communication Disorders of Dementia (ABCD). Methods Thirty adult individuals with DS were evaluated through the MoCA cognitive battery, four functional scales (Pfeffer, La...

Avaliação instrumentalizada do desenvolvimento infantil: nova realidade brasileira

CoDAS; 30 (6), 2018
RESUMO Objetivo Apresentar a Escala de Desenvolvimento Mental de Griffiths (EDMG), bem como sua adaptação transcultural para o Brasil. Método EDMG é um instrumento diagnóstico de avaliação do desenvolvimento infantil. O resultado de sua aplicação permite verificar se o desenvolvimento é tí...

Unilateral spatial neglect in the acute phase of ischemic stroke can predict long-term disability and functional capacity

Clinics; 73 (), 2018
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the degree of unilateral spatial neglect during the acute phase of stroke and long-term functional independence. METHODS: This was a prospective study of right ischemic stroke patients in which the independent variable was the degre...

Relationship between phonological working memory, metacognitive skills and reading comprehension in children with learning disabilities

J. appl. oral sci; 26 (), 2018
Abstract Reading requires the activation of several cognitive processes, some of which are basic, e.g. recognizing letters and words, whereas others are complex, such as working memory and ability to think about one's own learning strategies. One condition for fulfilling a complex cognitive task, such as...