Jane L. Ebejer|William L. Coventry|Brian Byrne|Erik G. Willcutt|Richard K. Olson|Robin P. Corley|Stefan Samuelsson
Genetic and Environmental Influences on Inattention, Hyperactivity-Impulsivity, and Reading: Kindergarten to Grade 2
University of Colorado System|University of Colorado System|University of Colorado System|University of Stavanger|Linköping University
twin children australia scandinavia usa assessed inattention hyperactivityimpulsivity reading across first three school years univariate behaviorgenetic analyses indicated substantial heritability three variables years longitudinal analyses showed one genetic source operating across time span second entering second school year variable though possibly reliable inattention analyses confirmed previous findings pleiotropy shared genes inattention reading showed genetic overlap place kindergarten onwards restricted one genetic sources affect reading inattention results extend previous conclusions developmental trajectories inattention hyperactivityimpulsivity reading relationships limitations studyare discussed educational implications