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Aetiology for the covariation between combined type ADHD and reading difficulties in a family study: the role of IQ.

2012

Twin studies using both clinical and population-based samples suggest that the frequent co-occurrence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and reading ability/disability (RD) is largely driven by shared genetic influences. While both disorders are associated with lower IQ, recent twin data suggest that the shared genetic variability between reading difficulties and ADHD inattention symptoms is largely independent from genetic influences contributing to general cognitive ability. The current study aimed to extend the previous findings that were based on rating scale measures in a population sample by examining the generalisability of the findings to a clinical population, and b…

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Computer Programming Aptitude Test as a Tool for Reducing Student Attrition

2015

Submitted to the VTR conference to be held in Rezekne, June 2015

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