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Examining the Comorbidity of Language Impairment and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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Mueller, Kathryn L., Tomblin, J. Bruce·2012·Topics in Language Disorders

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In the companion papers this issue we presented the value of research on comorbidity, particularly in complex developmental disorders where the identification of etiology is challenging. As we will document below, Language Impairment (SLI) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been shown to co-occur in a number of studies, and this phenomenon is commonplace in the experience of many clinicians. Given this, we must ask whether the overlap between SLI and ADHD can aid our understanding of these disorders, particularly with regard to the basis for comorbidity. As we review the literature, we will consider the models of comorbidity that were outlined in the Introduction to this issue. Finally, we present original data on SLI and ADHD from a population-based sample of children that have studied over the last two decades in the State of Iowa.

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Authors
Mueller, K. L., & Tomblin, J. B.
Affiliations
University of Iowa (US)
Venue
Topics in Language Disorders
Published
2012-07
Volume
32
Issue
3
Pages
228-246
ISSN
0271-8294 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2067973405
Cited by
144
References
52
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FWCI
12.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Topics in Language Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (R01DC000496, P50DC002746)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Language Development and Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
Keywords
language impairment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, comorbidities, developmental disorders, etiology, children, longitudinal cohort

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