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Comparative Study
. 1979 Sep;7(3):261-73.
doi: 10.1007/BF00916536.

An analysis of the hyperactive syndrome: a comparison of hyperactive, behavior problem, asthmatic, and normal children

P Firestone, J E Martin
Comparative Study

An analysis of the hyperactive syndrome: a comparison of hyperactive, behavior problem, asthmatic, and normal children

P Firestone et al. J Abnorm Child Psychol. 1979 Sep.

Abstract

In an attempt to determine whether the commonly described deficits associated with hyperactivity--inappropriate activity, short attention span, low frustration tolerance, and impulsivity--are unique to this population, hyperactive, behavior problem, asthmatic, and normal control children were studied. The test most often used in research with hyperactives were administered. Hyperactives, when compared to normals, did show deficits in the aforementioned areas. However, when compared to the behavior problem and asthmatic children only the attentional deficits clearly differentiated hyperactives from the other children.

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