Abstract
The behavioural profiles in N = 69 index children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), N = 32 siblings with ADHD, N = 35 siblings without ADHD, and N = 36 normal controls were compared by the use of standardized parent and teacher rating scales. The four groups were matched
by age and IQ. The behavioural profiles of the two ADHD groups were very similar not only in the behavioural domains of ADHD,
but also in scales measuring emotional and conduct problems. Siblings without ADHD shared more similarities with normal controls
except for more emotional problems. These general trends were stronger in the parent compared to the teacher ratings. These
findings indicate that not only ADHD-related but also other behaviours show a strong family aggregation. The informant differences
may reflect context dependent differences in child behaviour and contrast effects particularly in parental ratings.
by age and IQ. The behavioural profiles of the two ADHD groups were very similar not only in the behavioural domains of ADHD,
but also in scales measuring emotional and conduct problems. Siblings without ADHD shared more similarities with normal controls
except for more emotional problems. These general trends were stronger in the parent compared to the teacher ratings. These
findings indicate that not only ADHD-related but also other behaviours show a strong family aggregation. The informant differences
may reflect context dependent differences in child behaviour and contrast effects particularly in parental ratings.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Contribution
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s00787-012-0249-x
- Authors
- Hans-Christoph Steinhausen, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Neumuensterallee 9, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
- Nicole Zülli-Weilenmann, Clinical Psychology and Epidemiology, Institute of Psychology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Daniel Brandeis, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Neumuensterallee 9, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
- Ueli C. Müller, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Neumuensterallee 9, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
- Lilian Valko, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Neumuensterallee 9, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
- Renate Drechsler, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Neumuensterallee 9, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
- Journal European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Online ISSN 1435-165X
- Print ISSN 1018-8827