International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology
Open Access
ISSN: 2469-9837
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2469-9837
+44 1478 350008
Department of HomeScience, Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh, India
Brief Report
Cognitive Abilities and Anthropometry among Pre-School Children With and Without Attention Deficit Hyper Active Disorder (ADHD)
Author(s): Deepa Reddy* and Karnam Anuradha
Cognitive development is a high order mental process which includes abilities and skills like thinking, attention,
creativity, memory, perception, problem solving, reading, abstraction etc. Cognitive development is a key component
of early childhood development. Optimal brain development in early childhood is characterized by the emergence
and growth of cognitive abilities. At times preschoolers may have difficulty paying attention, following directions, and
waiting or taking their turn. The behaviors can be common and age appropriate or they may indicate Attention
Deficit Hyperactive Disorder among children. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most
prevalent disorders among children. The study samples were 100 children with ADHD and 300 children without
ADHD. Cognitive development was measured using Pandey’s cognitive development Tes.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2469-9837.23.10.292