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CC BY 4.0 · Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2023; 81(S 01): S1-S96
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1774483
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Transtornos neuropsiquiátricos e distúrbios de aprendizagem
Code: PE236

Application of SNAP-IV scale on children with academic underachievement

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  • Isabela Bulhões Faganello

    1   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel PR, Brazil

  • Mariana Defazio Zomerfeld

    1   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel PR, Brazil

  • Rebeca Eloíse de Oliveira

    1   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel PR, Brazil

  • Taynara Cristina da Paixão

    1   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel PR, Brazil

  • Hisadora Gemelli

    1   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel PR, Brazil

  • Melissa Dornelles de Carvalho

    1   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel PR, Brazil

  • Gleice Fernanda Costa Pinto Gabriel

    1   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel PR, Brazil

  • Marcos Antonio da Silva Cristovam

    1   Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel PR, Brazil
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    Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most frequent neurobehavioral syndrome in childhood, causing significant impairment in family, social and academic performance of children. A tool to help both diagnosis and follow-up of the schoolchildren is the SNAP-IV scale, which evaluate 18 behaviors, according to the answers of parents and/or teachers.

    Objective: This study aimed to describe the prevalence of symptoms of ADHD in schoolchildren with academic underachievement, using the SNAP-IV questionnaire.

    Methods: Application of SNAP-IV scale and analysis of the answers filled by teachers.

    Results: The questionnaire was applied to 30 children, 23 males and 7 females, ranging age from 6 to 12 years, registered between the first and eighth grades of elementary school. The majority (71.43% girls; 39.13% boys) presented attention deficit. Hyperactivity and both symptoms (attention deficit + hyperactivity) were found only in the boys (13.04% and 34.79%, respectively). Overall ADHD was more prevalent in boys (86.95% boys; 71.42% girls). In the study, most children were eutrophic, but the overweight was more related to attention deficit (75%). Considering the grade enrolled, all the students in seventh and eighth grades there was predominance of attention deficit, as well as 50% in second grade and 63,63% in fourth grade. Besides, every fifth-grade schoolchild had both of symptoms (attention deficit + hyperactivity). The mean age among students with attention deficit was 8.92 years; with hyperactivity/impulsivity, 8 years and with hyperactivity and inattention, 8.875 years.

    Conclusions: ADHD was more prevalent in males according to literature data and the results of the present study. The predominance of attention deficit was the most prevalent subtype found, followed by the combined one. The teacher's assessment provided evidence of a high prevalence of symptoms in students with academic underachievement during classes. Thus, the SNAP-IV questionnaire shows the context where symptoms can manifest and can be used as an important tool in supporting the diagnosis of ADHD.


     

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    18. September 2023

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