Table 3: Differences in language abilities assessed with

the BLOC-S-R test between the attention deficit hyperactivity

disorder (ADHD) group by clinical subtype vs. non-ADHD group.

Language

abilities

BLOC-S-R

ADHD-C

ADHD-I

ADHD-H

non-ADHD

F

p

Morphology

66.1 ± 16.2

61.8 ± 18.1

70.1 ± 13.4

70.2 ± 28.4

26.3

0.05

Syntax

66 ± 10

65.3 ± 12.2

68.1 ± 9

82 ± 14.4

22

0.05

Semantics

70.1 ± 10.6

71.2 ± 13.3

69 ± 8.3

85 ± 7.6

26.2

0.05

Pragmatics

52.1 ± 19.2

50.5 ± 19.02

56.1 ± 18.1

84.5 ± 19.6

21.2

0.05

SD = standard deviation.

ADHD-C = combined subtype.

ADHD -I = inattentive subtype.

ADHD-H = hyperactive-impulsive subtype.

Values expressed as mean ± standard deviation.