Semantic Definition Ability and Non-Verbal Intelligence Quotient in Children with Low Academic Performance
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Introduction: The semantic definition ability (SDA) and non-verbal intelligence (NV-IQ) are predictive skills of learning and impact school performance. In children with low academic performance (LAP), these abilities can vary significantly due to factors such as inattention and hyperactivity. Objective: To investigate the variations in verbal and non-verbal skills among children with different profiles of LAA by comparing their performance in SDA and non-verbal IQ, considering inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. Methods: Thirty-five 4th and 5th grade public school students, identified as LAP, participated. The Raven’s Colored Progressive Matrices (NV-IQ) and the Vocabulary subtest of the WISC-IV (SDA) were administered. Parents and teachers completed the SNAP-IV, according to DSM-4. Students were divided into LAP + Inattentive (I), LAP + Mixed (M), and LAP without inattention and/or hyperactivity symptoms. Results: For NV-IQ, the LAP and I groups had similar results, while the M group showed significant differences with a medium effect. In SDA, the M group performed best, followed by the LAP group, while the I group had the lowest scores. The M group had the highest average in SDA but the lowest in NV-IQ. Discussion: Inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms distinctly influence cognitive abilities. This suggests the need for specific evaluations and interventions for each LAP profile, highlighting the importance of comprehensive cognitive and academic performance assessments. Conclusion: LAP children with different profiles show significant variations in verbal and non-verbal abilities, emphasizing the need for comprehensive assessments for targeted interventions.
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