Balance deficits and ADHD symptoms in medication-naïve school-aged boys

Figures & data

Table 1 Spearman correlations of balance scores and ADHD symptoms (CPQ and its subscales) in 35 boys with ADHD

	Standing, eyes closed	Walking forward	Walking backward	Walking forward, eyes closed
CPQ	0.49	0.31	0.05	0.57
I. Conduct problems	0.53	0.19	0.01	0.40
II. Anxiety	−0.01	0.25	0.09	0.15
III. Impulsivity-hyperactivity	0.47	0.24	0.02	0.26
IV. Learning problems	0.027	0.21	0.02	0.21
V. Psychosomatic difficulties	0.20	0.16	0.17	0.34
VI. Perfectionism	−0.11	0.17	0.17	−0.05
VII. Antisocial behavior	0.28	0.17	0.23	0.19
VIII. Muscular tension	0.32	0.16	0.13	0.53

Notes: Bold Spearman correlation coefficients higher than 0.43 were significant at P<0.01, with the Fisher’s exact test score >0.46. Spearman correlation coefficients higher than 0.33 were significant at P<0.05, with a Fisher’s exact test score >0.35.

Abbreviations: ADHD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; CPQ, Conners’ Parent Questionnaire.