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What is the purpose of a new behaviorally based dynamic developmental theory of ADHD? The perspective of the educational psychologist

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 September 2005

Paolo Moderato*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Parma, 43100Parma, Italy
Giovambattista Presti*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Parma, 43100Parma, Italy
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Abstract

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In Sagvolden et al.’s conceptualization of how a poor behavioral, social, and academic repertoire arises from an impaired interaction with the environment of an individual with a neurological disorder, we see a convergence between the medical diagnosis and the functional assessment on which the behavioral educational approach is based. If children with such a disorder do show delay-of-reinforcement steepened gradients, it is possible to predict their behavior under given circumstances. This could bring us to more precise diagnostic criteria and better intervention techniques.

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Open Peer Commentary
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2005
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