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ERIC Number: EJ698431
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
Pages: 4
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0278-3193
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Gifted or ADHD? The Possibilities of Misdiagnosis
Hartnett, D. Niall; Nelson, Jason M.; Rinn, Anne N.
Roeper Review, v26 n2 p73 Win 2003
This research intends to provide empirical support for the possibility of misdiagnosis of giftedness and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Forty-four graduate students enrolled in a school counseling program acted as participants. Participants were given one of two forms, both of which provided a hypothetical case study of a young boy with characteristics of both giftedness and ADHD. Participants were then asked for a diagnosis. A chi-square analysis suggests a statistically significant difference whereby the suggestion of the diagnosis of giftedness can lead participants away from a diagnosis of ADHD. Implications for educators and graduate level counseling and psychology programs are provided.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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