ADHD and Dyscalculia: Evidence for Independent Familial Transmission Summary

In the article, "ADHD and Dyscalculia: Evidence for Independent Familial Transmission, the main author is Michael C. Monuteaux. Michael C. Monuteaux is a ScD and an instructor of psychiatric at Harvard Medical School. His current interests include attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder, conduct disorder, and substance use. Michael C. Monuteaux, et al argues that ADHD and Discalculia are both evidence for independent familial transmission. He claims that several studies have documented the co-occurrence of ADHD and learning disabilities(LD) in youth. Monuteaux,et al develops this claim by first exploring the studies that have, in the past, worked. Monuteaux, et al found a study that showed that there is a significant association between ADHD and LD. Lastly, the author claims that among 464 probands, the prevalance of discalculia in children with ADHD (11%) was significantly higher than those among the controls (6%). Michael C. Monuteaux, et al.'s purpose is to show that ADHD and Dyscalculia could have a connection in order to drive a point that many people with ADHD have a better chance of having Dyscalculia then those without ADHD. This work is significant because it shows a brief relation to ADHD and Dyscalculia, then a brief interaction from both go familial traits and heritage. Reference:

Joseph Biederman, et al. "ADHD And Dyscalculia: Evidence For Independent Familial Transmission." Journal Of Learning Disabilities 38.1 (2005): 86-93. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Oct. 2012.