The Influence of Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, and Attention Problems on Social Functioning in Adolescents and Young Adults With Fragile X Syndrome

Objective: Individuals with fragile X syndrome (FXS) present primarily with cognitive and social deficits in addition to symptoms of ADHD. The relationship between symptoms of ADHD, cognitive functioning, and social skills has never been explicitly studied. Method: Here, we analyzed both longitudina...

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Published in:Journal of attention disorders 2019-01, Vol.23 (2), p.181-188
Main Authors: Chromik, Lindsay C., Quintin, Eve-Marie, Lepage, Jean-François, Hustyi, Kristin M., Lightbody, Amy A., Reiss, Allan L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Attention
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - psychology
Child
Cognition - physiology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Fragile X Syndrome - complications
Fragile X Syndrome - genetics
Fragile X Syndrome - psychology
Humans
Impulsive Behavior
Male
Social Behavior
Social Skills
Young Adult
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Summary:Objective: Individuals with fragile X syndrome (FXS) present primarily with cognitive and social deficits in addition to symptoms of ADHD. The relationship between symptoms of ADHD, cognitive functioning, and social skills has never been explicitly studied. Method: Here, we analyzed both longitudinal (n = 70; Time 1: ages 6-18; Time 2: ages 15-26) and cross-sectional (n = 73; Time 2 only) data using hierarchical linear regression to assess how global intellectual functioning (IQ) and symptoms of ADHD influence social functioning in individuals with FXS. Results: We found that ADHD symptoms at Times 1 and 2 consistently predict social functioning in both males and females with FXS at Time 2. Conclusion: Our results suggest that addressing ADHD symptoms in childhood may have positive, long-term effects on the social functioning of adolescents and young adults with FXS.
ISSN:1087-0547
1557-1246
DOI:10.1177/1087054715571739