title: Hyperactivity and Motoric Activity in ADHD: Characterization, Assessment, and Intervention.
abstract: The aim of the present literature review is threefold. (1) We will review theories, models, and studies on symptomatic hyperactivity and motoric activity in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (2) Another focus will be on assessment methods that have been proven to be effective in the detection of hyperactivity and motoric activity in children, adolescents, and adults with and without ADHD and emerging areas of research in the field of ADHD. We will compare subjective methods (i.e., rating scales) and objective methods (i.e., accelerometers). (3) Finally, physical activity intervention studies aiming at a modification of activity and overactive behavior will be summarized that seem to be promising candidates for alleviating hyperactivity symptoms in children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Science, Department of Psychology, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen , Tübingen , Germany ; German Institute for International Educational Research (DIPF) , Frankfurt , Germany ; Center for Research on Individual Development and Adaptive Education of Children at Risk (IDeA) , Frankfurt , Germany ; LEAD Graduate School, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen , Tübingen , Germany.
authors.forename: Caterina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gawrilow
authors.affiliation: German Institute for International Educational Research (DIPF) , Frankfurt , Germany ; Center for Research on Individual Development and Adaptive Education of Children at Risk (IDeA) , Frankfurt , Germany.
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kühnhausen
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Science, Department of Psychology, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen , Tübingen , Germany ; LEAD Graduate School, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen , Tübingen , Germany.
authors.forename: Johanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schmid
authors.affiliation: Psychology Department, Columbia University , New York, NY , USA.
authors.forename: Gertraud
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stadler
keywords: ADHD; accelerometers; bifactor models of ADHD; hyperactivity–impulsivity; physical activity; support vector machines