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Cognitive Developmental Trajectories in Adult ADHD Patients and Controls: A Comparative Study J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2021-01-20 Ji Sun Hong; Young Sik Lee; Minha Hong; Bongseog Kim; Yoo Sook Joung; Hanik K Yoo; Eui-Jung Kim; Soyoung Irene Lee; Soo Young Bhang; Seung Yup Lee; Geon Ho Bahn; Doug Hyun Han
Objective: There is an updated conceptualization of whole-lifespan attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), promoted by awareness of probable persistence of impairment into adulthood. We investigated cognition trajectories from adolescence to mid-adulthood in ADHD. Method: Data of 240 patients with ADHD and 244 healthy controls (HCs) were obtained; clinical symptoms and neuropsychological functions
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Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation and Sleep Problems in ADHD with and without Pharmacological Treatment J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2021-01-20 Miriam Sanabra; Tary Gómez-Hinojosa; Núria Grau; Jose A. Alda
Objective: The purpose of this study is to analyse DESR and its influence on sleep parameters in three different groups of children and adolescents: a group newly diagnosed with ADHD naïve, a group with ADHD under pharmacological treatment and a control group. Method: Subjects were a total of 327 children and adolescents. Two groups diagnosed with ADHD: 108 medication-naïve and 80 under pharmacological
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Parental Barriers in Seeking Mental Health Services for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: Systematic Review J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2021-01-20 Amani Kappi; Michelle Martel
Objective: Many children at risk for negative outcomes related to untreated attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not receive necessary mental healthcare. Parents’ mental health-seeking behavior is important in the early identification of ADHD and preventing comorbidities with ADHD. Parents may experience some barriers that may delay or stop parents from seeking mental healthcare for their
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Efficacy of Group Cognitive Behavior Therapy Targeting Time Management for Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Japan: A Randomized Control Pilot Trial J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2021-01-20 Misuzu Nakashima; Naoko Inada; Yoshie Tanigawa; Masako Yamashita; Emi Maeda; Megumi Kouguchi; Yoko Sarad; Hiroyuki Yano; Keisuke Ikari; Hironori Kuga; Naoya Oribe; Hitoshi Kaname; Tsuyoshi Harada; Takefumi Ueno; Toshihide Kuroki
Objective: Time-processing disorders in adults is a priority area for intervention. Time management program, which has been demonstrated to be effective in children with ADHD, has not been examined in adults. We anticipate the need for the development of specialized programs for adults. This is because it has been reported that time processing disorders have different patterns in childhood and adulthood
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Association of the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) Follow-Up Care Measures and Medication Adherence Among Medicaid Insured Children with ADHD J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2021-01-12 Jagadeswara Rao Earla; Susan Abughosh; Hua Chen
Objectives: To assess the association of HEDIS C&M phase follow-up measure with ADHD medication adherence. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using Medicaid data (2014–2016) of children initiated with ADHD medication. Patients were categorized as meeting the C&M follow-up measure or not according to the HEDIS specifications. Medication adherence was measured using both Proportion of Days
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Effect of Distractors on Sustained Attention and Hyperactivity in Youth With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Using a Mobile Virtual Reality School Program J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2021-01-11 Narae Hong; Jae-jin Kim; Joon-Hee Kwon; Hyojung Eom; Eunjoo Kim
Objective: This study examined whether distractors in virtual reality (VR) environment affected the attention and hyperactivity in children and adolescents with ADHD. Method: A total of 40 students (21 ADHD, 19 controls) aged between 9 and 17 years participated in this study. A rapid visual information processing task utilizing VR (VR-RVP) was performed under two conditions (no-distractor and distractor
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Overprotective Parenting Mediates the Relationship Between Early Childhood ADHD and Anxiety Symptoms: Evidence From a Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2021-01-05 Alexandria Meyer; Molly Kegley; Daniel N. Klein
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often comorbid with anxiety disorders in children. Both ADHD and anxiety in childhood has been linked to overprotective parenting styles. In the current study we examine a model wherein early ADHD symptoms predict overprotective parenting, which in turn predicts anxiety symptoms later in childhood. In Study 1 we utilize cross-sectional data in 102
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A Systematic Review of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2021-01-05 Upasana Bondopadhyay; Unai Diaz-Orueta; Andrew N. Coogan
Objective: Children and adults with ADHD often report sleep disturbances that may form part of the etiology and/or symptomatology of ADHD. We review the evidence for sleep changes in children with ADHD. Methods: Systematic review with narrative synthesis assessing sleep and circadian function in children aged 5 to 13 years old with a diagnosis of ADHD. Results: 148 studies were included for review
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ADHD, Religiosity, and Psychiatric Comorbidity in Adolescence and Adulthood J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-12-17 Rachel E. Dew; Scott H. Kollins; Harold G. Koenig
Objective: Religiosity has been repeatedly proposed as protective in the development of depression, sociopathy and addictions. ADHD frequently co-occurs with these same conditions. Although ADHD symptoms may affect religious practice, religiosity in ADHD remains unexplored. Method: Analyses examined data from >8000 subjects aged 12 to 34 in four waves of the Add Health Study. Relationships of religious
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The Effects of ADHD Teacher Training Programs on Teachers and Pupils: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-12-17 Rebecca J. Ward; Sarah J. Bristow; Hanna Kovshoff; Samuele Cortese; Jana Kreppner
Objective: To synthesize the evidence on the efficacy of ADHD teacher training interventions for teachers’ ADHD knowledge and reducing pupils’ ADHD-type behaviors. Method: Six electronic databases were systematically searched up to 14/04/20. Meta-analyses were performed to pool standardized mean differences (SMD). Results: 29 studies were included in the systematic review, and 22 meta-analyzed. SMD
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Physical Health, Media Use, and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents With ADHD During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Australia J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-12-17 Emma Sciberras; Pooja Patel; Mark A. Stokes; David Coghill; Christel M. Middeldorp; Mark A. Bellgrove; Stephen P. Becker; Daryl Efron; Argyris Stringaris; Stephen V. Faraone; Susannah T. Bellows; Jon Quach; Tobias Banaschewski; Jane McGillivray; Delyse Hutchinson; Tim J. Silk; Glenn Melvin; Amanda G. Wood; Anna Jackson; George Loram; Lidia Engel; Alicia Montgomery; Elizabeth Westrupp
Objective: To examine the impact of COVID-19 restrictions among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods: Parents of 213 Australian children (5–17 years) with ADHD completed a survey in May 2020 when COVID-19 restrictions were in place (i.e., requiring citizens to stay at home except for essential reasons). Results: Compared to pre-pandemic, children had less exercise
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Birds of a Feather: An Examination of ADHD Symptoms and Associated Concerns in Partners of Adults with ADHD J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-12-15 Christina M. Steele; Brian T. Wymbs; R. Elizabeth Capps
Objective: Adults often select romantic partners who behave like they do (i.e. assortative mating). However, little is known about whether assortative mating is common among adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and whether it is related to associated problems. Method: About 94 adults without ADHD, 43 adults with childhood ADHD histories but without current symptoms or impairment
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Examining the Educational Gap for Children with ADHD and Subthreshold ADHD J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-12-14 Nardia Zendarski; Shuaijun Guo; Emma Sciberras; Daryl Efron; Jon Quach; Leanne Winter; Matthew Bisset; Christel M. Middeldorp; David Coghill
Objective: The present study examined the impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on core educational outcomes in two large community cohorts of Australian school children. Method: Academic (reading and numeracy) and non-academic (school engagement, attendance, peer victimization, and parental expectations) outcomes were compared between children with ADHD, subthreshold ADHD, and
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The Course of ADHD during Pregnancy J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-12-11 Allison S. Baker; Rebecca Wales; Olivia Noe; Peter Gaccione; Marlene P. Freeman; Lee S. Cohen
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize the course of ADHD during pregnancy. Method Women ages 18 to 45 were followed prospectively at <20 weeks, 24 weeks, and 36 weeks pregnant. Three groups emerged: women who discontinued, maintained, or adjusted their ADHD medications. ADHD symptoms were recorded using the AISRS. Anxiety, depression, stress, and functional impairment were monitored.
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Time Perception Deficits in Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Meta-analysis J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-12-10 Que Zheng; Xinyue Wang; Ka Yu Chiu; Kathy Kar-man Shum
Objective: Prior studies have reported time perception impairment in children and adolescents with ADHD but the results were inconsistent. Method: The current meta-analysis reviews 27 empirical studies published in English after year 2000 that compared time perception competence among children and adolescents with and without ADHD. Results: Results from 1620 participants with ADHD and 1249 healthy
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Eye Tracking During a Continuous Performance Test: Utility for Assessing ADHD Patients J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-11-26 Astar Lev; Yoram Braw; Tomer Elbaum; Michael Wagner; Yuri Rassovsky
Objective: The use of continuous performance tests (CPTs) for assessing ADHD related cognitive impairment is ubiquitous. Novel psychophysiological measures may enhance the data that is derived from CPTs and thereby improve clinical decision-making regarding diagnosis and treatment. As part of the current study, we integrated an eye tracker with the MOXO-dCPT and assessed the utility of eye movement
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Recalled Experiences of Bullying and Victimization in a Longitudinal, Population-Based Birth Cohort: The Influence of ADHD and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorder J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-11-11 Jason M. Fogler; Amy L. Weaver; Slavica Katusic; Robert G. Voigt; William J. Barbaresi
Objective: To describe bullying experiences throughout childhood of people with and without childhood ADHD and co-occurring learning and psychiatric disorders from a population-based birth cohort. Methods: In a secondary data analysis of 199 childhood ADHD cases and 287 non-ADHD referents (N = 486), reported experiences of peer interactions during elementary, middle, or high school were classified
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ADHD May Associate With Reduced Tolerance to Acute Subconcussive Head Impacts: A Pilot Case-Control Intervention Study J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-11-07 Madeleine K. Nowak; Keisuke Ejima; Patrick D. Quinn; Jeffrey J. Bazarian; Timothy D. Mickleborough; Jaroslaw Harezlak; Sharlene D. Newman; Keisuke Kawata
Objective: To test our hypothesis that individuals with ADHD would exhibit reduced resiliency to subconcussive head impacts induced by ten soccer headings. Method: We conducted a case-control intervention study in 51 adults (20.6 ± 1.7 years old). Cognitive assessment, using ImPACT, and plasma levels of neurofilament-light (NF-L), Tau, glial-fibrillary-acidic protein (GFAP), and ubiquitin-C-terminal
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Impact of Medication on Performance of Household Chores by Children with ADHD J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-11-07 Faith Park; Eli Rapoport; Derek Soled; Andrew Adesman
Objective: To investigate associations between ADHD medication and household chore performance by children with ADHD. Methods: A parent questionnaire collected information about the adequacy and quality of their child’s performance of two self-care and six family-care chores. Parent perceptions of ADHD medication effect duration were used to identify children with after-school medication benefits (ASMB)
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Improved Executive Function in Adults Diagnosed With Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder as Measured by the Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scale Following Treatment With SHP465 Mixed Amphetamine Salts Extended-Release: Post Hoc Analyses From 2 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Studies J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-11-05 Thomas E. Brown; Jie Chen; Brigitte Robertson
Objective: Assess executive function (EF) improvement with SHP465 mixed amphetamine salts (MAS) extended-release in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) using responder analyses of the Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scale (BADDS). Methods: Post hoc analyses examined data from placebo-controlled SHP465 MAS dose-optimization (12.5–75 mg) and fixed-dose (25–75 mg) studies. Treatment
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Children With ADHD Are at Risk for a Broad Array of Adverse Adult Outcomes That Cross Functional Domains: Results From a Population-Based Birth Cohort Study J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-10-22 Elizabeth B. Harstad; Slavica Katusic; Georgios Sideridis; Amy L. Weaver; Robert G. Voigt; William J. Barbaresi
Objective: To identify patterns (“classes”) of outcomes for adults with and without childhood ADHD. Method: Subjects were 232 childhood ADHD cases and 335 non-ADHD referents from a 1976 to 1982 birth cohort. We used latent class analyses to identify classes based on a broad array of adult psychosocial outcomes and determined the proportion of subjects with childhood ADHD within each class. Results:
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Effects of the SNAP25 on Integration Ability of Brain Functions in Children With ADHD J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-10-21 Yue Yang; Gang Peng; Hongwu Zeng; Diangang Fang; Linlin Zhang; Shoujun Xu; Binrang Yang
Objective: The present study aimed to examine the effects of SNAP25 on the integration ability of intrinsic brain functions in children with ADHD, and whether the integration ability was associated with working memory (WM). Methods: A sliding time window method was used to calculate the spatial and temporal concordance among five rs-fMRI regional indices in 55 children with ADHD and 20 healthy controls
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The Divergent Roles of Symptom and Performance Validity in the Assessment of ADHD J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-10-21 Daniel J. White; Gabriel P. Ovsiew; Tasha Rhoads; Zachary J. Resch; Mary Lee; Alison J. Oh; Jason R. Soble
Objective: This study examined concordance between symptom and performance validity among clinically-referred patients undergoing neuropsychological evaluation for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Method: Data from 203 patients who completed the WAIS-IV Working Memory Index, the Clinical Assessment of Attention Deficit-Adult (CAT-A), and ≥4 criterion performance validity tests (PVTs)
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Social and Economic Costs of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Across the Lifespan J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-10-13 Emma Sciberras; Jared Streatfeild; Tristan Ceccato; Lynne Pezzullo; James G. Scott; Christel M. Middeldorp; Paul Hutchins; Roger Paterson; Mark A. Bellgrove; David Coghill
Objective: To determine the financial and non-financial costs of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan. Method: The population costs of ADHD in Australia were estimated for the financial year 2018 to 2019 using a prevalence approach to cost estimation across all ages. Financial (healthcare, productivity, education and justice systems, and deadweight losses) and non-financial
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Abnormal Dynamic Community Structure of Patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in the Resting State J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-10-09 Congli Ding; Jie Xiang; Xiaohong Cui; Xiaoyue Wang; Dandan Li; Chen Cheng; Bin Wang
Objective: Some static network studies have suggested that the community structure in the brains of ADHD patients is altered. However, ADHD is now increasingly regarded as a disorder of neural dynamics, but the dynamic reconstruction of brain communities in ADHD patients is far from being understood. Method: Forty-two ADHD patients and fifty healthy controls participated in this study. We constructed
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Eveningness Diurnal Preference: Putting the “Sluggish” in Sluggish Cognitive Tempo J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-10-07 Jessica R. Lunsford-Avery; Maggie M. Sweitzer; Scott H. Kollins; John T. Mitchell
Objective: Eveningness diurnal preference is common in psychiatric conditions, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and internalizing disorders. Little is known about how diurnal preference relates to sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT)—a distinct clinical construct associated with functional impairment—in clinical samples. Method: Adult outpatients (n = 65; 43 with ADHD, 22 with i
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Psychometric Properties of the Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Scale in a Turkish Sample of Children and Adolescents J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-10-07 Nuran Gozpinar; Suleyman Cakiroglu; Vahdet Gormez
Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) has been proposed as a serious problem of attention, however there no validated psychometric measures for its evaluation in Turkish in a community sample. The present study aimed to examine the psychometric characteristics of the first SCT scale in Turkish in children and adolescents. A total of 418 children and adolescents between the ages of 6-18 years (9.83±2.8) were
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Can School Mental Health Providers Deliver Psychosocial Treatment Improving Youth Attention and Behavior in Mexico? A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of CLS-FUERTE J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-09-30 Lauren Marie Haack; Eva Angelina Araujo; Jocelyn Meza; Lauren M. Friedman; Madeline Spiess; Dulce Karely Alcaraz Beltrán; Kevin Delucchi; Ambrocio Mojardín Herladez; Linda Pfiffner
Background: Despite well-established Evidence-Based Treatments (EBTs) for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), many low-resource settings lack EBT access. Methods: We conducted a school-clustered randomized controlled pilot of CLS-FUERTE (a multicomponent behavioral EBT adapted for children in Mexico) with 58 students. We randomly assigned four schools
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Impact of a New Parent Behavioral-Schema Training on Children with ADHD: A Pragmatic Control Trial J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-09-30 Maly Solan; Anat Brunstein Klomek; Galia Ankori; Asheda Bloch; Alan Apter; Sarit Plishty
Objectives: To examine whether adding schema therapy strategies to the conventional parent behavioral program prevents symptom relapse in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: The intervention was designed as an adaptive pragmatic control trial. The parent behavioral training and schema-enhanced parent behavior therapy (SPBT) protocols were delivered to the control
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Executive Function Training for Preschool Children With ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-09-23 Lan Shuai,Yuanyuan Wang,Wei Li,Amanda Wilson,Shanshan Wang,Runsen Chen,Jinsong Zhang
Objective: This randomized controlled study explored the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of executive function training (EFT) for preschool children with ADHD. Method: The current study design was an 8 week randomized parallel groups, single-blinded trial, using EFT-P. A total of 96 children with an ADHD diagnosis at age 4 to 5 years old were randomized into the intervention group and waitlist
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Can Increased Recovery Rates from Coronavirus be explained by Prevalence of ADHD? An Analysis at the US Statewide Level. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-09-21 Yuval Arbel,Chaim Fialkoff,Amichai Kerner,Miryam Kerner
Previous research demonstrates that ADHD is considered a risk factor for COVID-19. The current study attempts to investigate the relationships between infection, mortality and recovery rates from coronavirus and the prevalence of ADHD at the US statewide level. Based on information from 2011 regarding the prevalence of ADHD across the US by state, findings suggest that, while there are no correlations
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Context Regulation of Mind Wandering in ADHD. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-09-18 Natali Bozhilova,Giorgia Michelini,Christopher Jones,Jonna Kuntsi,Katya Rubia,Philip Asherson
Objective We aimed to understand the association between MW frequency and clinical measures, context regulation of MW and group differences in task performance. Method 27 adults with ADHD and 29 controls performed tasks manipulating demand on working memory and sustained attention, and recorded their MW frequency using probes. Results A significant association between MW frequency and the clinical
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Changes in Provider Type and Prescription Refills Among Privately Insured Children and Youth With ADHD. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-09-18 Laura C Hart,Scott D Grosse,Melissa L Danielson,Rebecca A Baum,Alex R Kemper
Objective The aim of this paper is to understand associations between age and health care provider type in medication continuation among transition-aged youth with ADHD. Method Using an employer-sponsored insurance claims database, we identified patients with likely ADHD and receipt of ADHD medications. Among patients who had an outpatient physician visit at baseline and maintained enrollment at follow-up
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The Longitudinal Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and a Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Childhood. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-09-13 Birgit Levelink,Marjolein van der Vlegel,Monique Mommers,Jessica Gubbels,Edward Dompeling,Frans J M Feron,Dorothea M C B van Zeben-van der Aa,Petra Hurks,Carel Thijs
Objective: To evaluate longitudinal associations between recreational screen time and sleep in early childhood, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age 8 to 10 years. Method: Questionnaires from 2,768 mother-child pairs from the Dutch KOALA Birth Cohort Study were used. General estimating equation logistic regression analyses examined associations between screen time and sleep at
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Feasibility, Acceptability, and Effectiveness of a New Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for College Students with ADHD. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-09-03 Mary V Solanto,Anouk Scheres
Objective This purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a new group cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) to enhance executive function (EF) in college students with ADHD. Methods Eighteen students meeting rigorous DSM-5 criteria for ADHD were enrolled in two nine-member groups. The treatment targeted time-awareness, distractibility, procrastination, and
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Erratum to A qualitative analysis of contextual factors relevant to suspected late-onset ADHD. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-09-02
Mitchell, J. T., Sibley, M. H., Hinshaw, S. P., Kennedy, T. M., Chronis-Tuscano, A., Arnold, L. E., . . . & Jensen, P. S. (2019). A qualitative analysis of contextual factors relevant to suspected late-onset ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054719837743
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What Drives Risky Behavior in ADHD: Insensitivity to its Risk or Fascination with its Potential Benefits? J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-08-27 Rachel Shoham,Edmund Sonuga-Barke,Ilan Yaniv,Yehuda Pollak
Objective: ADHD is linked to increased engagement in risky behavior (ERB). Recent work suggests that this link is mediated by the perceived benefits of the behaviors, but not by the perceived risks or the attitudes toward the risks. Here we examine this hypothesis, using the psychological risk-return and psychometric multidimensional measurement models. Method: Adults with or without ADHD completed
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Efficacy of Omega-3 and Korean Red Ginseng in Children with Subthreshold ADHD: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-08-26 Jeewon Lee,Soyoung Irene Lee
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the efficacy of combined omega-3 and Korean red ginseng supplementation on ADHD symptoms and cognitive function in children with subthreshold ADHD. Method: 120 children from 6 to 12 years with subthreshold ADHD were enrolled in this 12-week, double-blind, randomized, placebocontrolled study. The primary outcome was measured by Attention-Deficit
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Parental ADHD Knowledge in Latinx Families: Gender Differences and Treatment Effects. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-08-25 Alyson C Gerdes,Anne Malkoff,Theresa L Kapke,Margaret Grace
Objective The current study aimed to extend findings of a study comparing two psychosocial treatments for ADHD in Latinx youth by examining if parental ADHD knowledge improves following treatment and if parental gender differences in ADHD knowledge exist. Method Following a comprehensive ADHD assessment, 58 Latinx families of school-aged children (mean age of 8 years) were randomly assigned to either
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Assessing the Magnitude of Risk for ADHD in Offspring of Parents with ADHD: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-08-24 Mai Uchida,Haley Driscoll,Maura DiSalvo,Aarya Rajalakshmim,Marco Maiello,Vincenza Spera,Joseph Biederman
The main aim of this study was to examine the body of knowledge on the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in “high-risk” children whose parents are diagnosed with ADHD. This knowledge could aid early identification for children presenting with ADHD symptoms at a young age. We conducted a systematic search of the literature assessing high-risk children. Included were original
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Prevalence of ADHD Symptomatology in Adult Population in the Czech Republic-A National Study. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-08-11 Martina Vňuková,Radek Ptáček,Filip Děchtěrenko,Simon Weissenberger,Hana Ptáčková,Ellen Braaten,Jiří Raboch,Martin Anders,Martina Klicperová-Baker,Michal Goetz
Background: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a common neurodevelopmental disorder frequently diagnosed between the ages 7 and 10 years. We measured ADHD symptomatology in a representative sample of the Czech population. Material and Methods: Data collection was performed in January 2019 through the European National Panel. The respondents completed a demographic questionnaire focusing on
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Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Grown Up: An 18-Year Follow-Up after Multimodal Treatment. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-08-10 Manfred Döpfner,Janet Mandler,Dieter Breuer,Stephanie Schürmann,Christina Dose,Daniel Walter,Elena von Wirth
Objective: ADHD treatment has positive effects on behavioral symptoms and psychosocial functioning, but studies that follow children treated for ADHD into adulthood are rare. Method: This follow-up study assessed symptom severity and functional outcomes of adults (n = 70) who had received individualized ADHD treatment in the Cologne Adaptive Multimodal Treatment (CAMT) Study at ages 6 to 10 years.
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Infant Attentional behaviors Are Associated With ADHD Symptomatology and Executive Function in Early Childhood. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-08-04 Rebecca L Stephens,Heba E Elsayed,J Steven Reznick,Elizabeth R Crais,Linda R Watson
Objective: We explored associations between infant attentional behaviors as measured by the First Year Inventory (FYIv2.0) and dimensional ratings of ADHD symptomatology and executive function (EF) in early childhood. Methods: This study included parents (N = 229) who filled out the FYIv2.0 when their children were 12 months of age. When children were approximately 54 months (4.5 years) of age, parents
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The Connection Between Mind Wandering, ADHD, and Level of Performance on an Attention Task. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-08-04 Klodin Alali-Morlevy,Liat Goldfarb
Background: ADHD is related to increased mind wandering (MW). However, it is not clear whether this is restricted by the methods used to measure MW in those studies. Moreover, it is not certain whether MW is an independent characteristic of people with ADHD or only due to their poor performance level in the primary task (the task from which attention wanders). Method: Participants with ADHD were compared
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Mindfulness for Children With ADHD and Mindful Parenting (MindChamp): A Qualitative Study on Feasibility and Effects. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-07-29 Nienke M Siebelink,Shireen P T Kaijadoe,Fylis M van Horssen,Josanne N P Holtland,Susan M Bögels,Jan K Buitelaar,Anne E M Speckens,Corina U Greven
Objective: We describe qualitative results on facilitators and barriers to participating in a family mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for youth with ADHD and their parents and perceived effects on child and parent. Method: Sixty-nine families started the 8-week protocolized group-based MBI called “MYmind.” After the MBI, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample
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The Role of Sleep in the Relationship Between ADHD Symptoms and Stop Signal Task Performance. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-07-24 Brittany Mann,Emma Sciberras,Jason He,George Youssef,Vicki Anderson,Timothy J Silk
Background: ADHD commonly occurs with sleep problems and secondary cognitive impairments such as inhibitory control. Sleep problems may explain attentional lapses and inhibition performance variability in children with ADHD. This study applied Bayesian analyses to examine the relationship between ADHD symptoms, sleep problems, and inhibition. Methods: Participants included 73 children with ADHD and
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Early Childhood Shigellosis and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Population-Based Cohort Study with a Prolonged Follow-up. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-07-23 Eugene Merzon,Yuval Gutbir,Shlomo Vinker,Avivit Golan Cohen,Dana Horwitz,Shai Ashkenazi,Yair Sadaka
Background: Although the short-term neurological complications of Shigella spp. are well described, potential neuropsychiatric outcomes have not been studied yet. We investigated the association between early childhood shigellosis and subsequent ADHD. Methods: This is a retrospective population-based cohort. Using a large Health Maintenance Organization database, the prevalence of ADHD was investigated
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Association Between Exposure to Pesticides and ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of the Literature. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-07-22 Luca Tessari,Marco Angriman,Amparo Díaz-Román,Junhua Zhang,Andreas Conca,Samuele Cortese
Objective: To conduct a systematic review of studies assessing the relationship between exposure to pesticides and ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: Based on a pre-registered protocol in PROPSERO (CRD42018107847), we searched PubMed, Ovid databases, and ISI Web of Knowledge with no date/language/document type restrictions, up to May 2019. The Newcastle Ottawa Scale was used to assess
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ADHD as a Risk Factor for Infection With Covid-19. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-07-22 Eugene Merzon,Iris Manor,Ann Rotem,Tzipporah Schneider,Shlomo Vinker,Avivit Golan Cohen,Ari Lauden,Abraham Weizman,Ilan Green
Background: ADHD limits the ability to comply with Covid-19 prevention recommendations. We hypothesized that ADHD constitutes a risk factor for Covid-19 infection and that pharmacotherapy may lower that risk. Methods: Study population included all subjects (N = 14,022) registered with Leumit Health Services between February 1st and April 30, 2020, who underwent at least one Covid-19 test. Data were
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Temperament Traits Mark Liability for Coexisting Psychiatric Symptoms in Children With Elevated ADHD Symptoms. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-07-22 Tara M Rutter,Anne B Arnett
Objective: Among children with ADHD, coexisting psychiatric disorders are common and associated with greater impairment and symptom persistence. Given that temperament traits are easily measured, developmentally stable, and variable among youth with ADHD, temperament profiles may be clinically useful for predicting liability for coexisting psychiatric symptoms in this population. Methods: Eighty-three
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Prescription Stimulant Nonmedical Use Among Adolescents Evaluated for Substance Use Disorder Treatment (CHAT™). J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-07-22 Suzanne K Vosburg,Stephen V Faraone,Jeffrey H Newcorn,Anthony L Rostain,Robert L Findling,Stephen F Butler,Taryn Dailey Govoni,Jody L Green
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to characterize prescription stimulant non-medical use (NMU) in adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 years seeking treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) with the Comprehensive Health Assessment Tool for Teens (CHAT™). Method: Adolescents being evaluated for SUD treatment between Q1 2010 and Q3 2017 (n = 20,189) completed the CHAT™. Results:
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Diet, Physical Activity, and Screen Time to Sleep Better: Multiple Mediation Analysis of Lifestyle Factors in School-Aged Children with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-07-14 George C C Hong,Russell Conduit,Jason Wong,Mirella Di Benedetto,Eunro Lee
Objective: This study examined the mediation roles of multiple lifestyle factors in school-aged children. Structural equation modeling (SEM) tested how lifestyle factors play mechanism roles one another in the impact of ADHD to seek theoretical and intervention insights. Method: An online survey assessed children’s lifestyle factors including diet, physical activity, screen time, sleep difficulties
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Contextual Factors Impact the Variability in ADHD Symptoms in Preschoolers with Situational Hyperactivity. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-07-13 Shoou-Lian Hwang-Gu,Hsing-Chang Ni,Sophie Hsin-Yi Liang,Hsiang-Yuan Lin,Li Tsao,Chiao-Fan Lin,Susan Shur-Fen Gau
Objective: This study examined preschoolers with teacher-reported or parent-reported situational hyperactivity, and whether they differed in terms of behavioral problems, attentional problems, and parenting perceptions. Method: We used the Conners’ Kiddie Continuous Performance Test and the Color Flanker Task to assess 99 preschoolers with pervasive high-ADHD-symptoms (42), school-situational high-ADHD-symptoms
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Prevalence and Epidemiological Characteristics of ADHD in Pre-School and School Age Children in the Province of Tarragona, Spain. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-07-10 Josefa Canals Sans,Paula Morales Hidalgo,Joana Roigé Castellví,Núria Voltas Moreso,Carmen Hernández Martínez
Objective: To report the ADHD estimated prevalence in Spain, considering differences in sex, age, presentation, and severity. Method: This study has a two-phase design and forms part of the Neurodevelopmental Disorders Epidemiological Research Project (EPINED). The ADHD screening was conducted through parent (N = 3,727) and teacher (N = 6,894). To perform ADHD diagnosis (DSM-5), screen positive and
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COMT by DRD3 Epistatic Interaction in Modulating Behaviors in Children with ADHD: A Pharmaco-Dynamic Behavioral Approach. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-06-20 Weam Fageera,Natalie Grizenko,Sarojini M Sengupta,Norbert Schmitz,Ridha Joober
Objective: Examining the joint effect of two functional variants in two dopamine-related genes (DRD3 and COMT) on ADHD-relevant behaviors under three experimental conditions (EC). Method: 362 children with ADHD were assessed by parents and teachers during a week of baseline evaluation, followed by 1 week of MPH and placebo, administered in a double-blind crossover design. Results: Statistically significant
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What Is the Health and Well-Being Burden for Parents Living With a Child With ADHD in the United Kingdom? J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-06-19 Tessa Peasgood,Anupam Bhardwaj,John E Brazier,Katie Biggs,David Coghill,David Daley,Cindy L Cooper,Cyril De Silva,Val Harpin,Paul Hodgkins,Amulya Nadkarni,Juliana Setyawan,Edmund J S Sonuga-Barke
Objective: To explore the burden associated with childhood ADHD in a large observational study. Methods: We recruited familes with at least one child (6-18 years) with ADHD via 15 NHS trusts in the UK, and collected data from all family members. We made careful adjustments to ensure a like-for-like comparison with two different control groups, and explored the impact of controlling for a positive parental/carer
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Mindfulness-Enhanced Behavioral Parent Training for Clinic-Referred Families of Children With ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-06-12 Janet W T Mah,Candice Murray,Jake Locke,Nicole Carbert
Objective: This study evaluated the efficacy of a mindfulness-enhanced behavioral parent training (BPT) group program compared to standard BPT in families of children with ADHD. Method: Parents (N = 63) of children (aged 6–11) diagnosed with ADHD were randomly assigned to either mindful or standard BPT, and participated in 12 weekly 2-hr group sessions. Parents completed a series of questionnaires
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Which Child Will Benefit From a Behavioral Intervention for ADHD? A Pilot Study to Predict Intervention Efficacy From Individual Reward Sensitivity. J. Atten. Disord. (IF 2.826) Pub Date : 2020-06-11 Myrte J M van Langen,Branko M van Hulst,Miriam Douma,Maarten Steffers,Nicolle M H van de Wiel,Els van den Ban,Sarah Durston,Patrick de Zeeuw
Objective: This article aims to assess whether individual differences in reward sensitivity can be used to predict which children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will benefit most from behavioral interventions that include reinforcement. Methods: A 12-week behavioral intervention was offered to 21 children with ADHD and their parents. Reward sensitivity was assessed prior to the