Persisting primitive reflexes in medication-naïve girls with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder

Figures & data

Figure 1 Dependency graphs of the primitive asymmetric tonic neck reflex (ATNR) (A) and symmetric tonic neck reflex (STNR) (B) with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms (Conners’ Parent Questionnaire [CPQ]¹⁷) in 35 girls with ADHD.

Table 1 Spearman correlations of primitive reflexes and attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms (Conners’ Parent Questionnaire [CPQ] and its subscales¹⁷) in 35 girls with ADHD

	ATNR	STNR
CPQ	0.643*	0.411*
I Conduct problems	0.263	0.235
II Anxiety	0.391*	0.095
III Impulsivity-hyperactivity	0.473*	0.402*
IV Learning problems	0.306	0.469*
V Psychosomatic	0.071	0.008
VI Perfectionism	0.441*	0.269
VII Antisocial behavior	0.163	0.003
VIII Muscular tension	0.258	0.073

Note:

* Significant correlation coefficients at P < 0.05; correlation coefficients higher than 0.45 are significant at P < 0.01.

Abbreviations: ATNR, asymmetric tonic neck reflex; STNR, symmetric tonic neck reflex

ConnersCKParent symptom questionnairePsychopharmacology Bulletin 211985214816822

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