Journal article
Functional status in children with ADHD at Age 6-8: A Controlled community study
D Efron, E Sciberras, V Anderson, P Hazell, OC Ukoumunne, B Jongeling, EJ Schilpzand, M Bisset, JM Nicholson
Pediatrics | Published : 2014
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To examine the functional status (mental health, academic performance, peer problems) of a community-based sample of children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and non-ADHD controls, and to investigate gender and subtype differences. METHODS: Children aged 6 to 8 years were recruited through 43 Melbourne schools, using a 2-stage screening (parent and teacher Conners 3 ADHD index) and case confirmation (Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children, Version IV; [DISC-IV]) procedure. Outcome measures were mental health disorders (DISC-IV), academic performance (Wide Range Achievement Test 4), and peer problems (Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire). Unadjuste..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The Children's Attention Project is funded by an Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) project grant (100852). This project has also received funding from the Collier Foundation and Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI). Dr Efron's position is funded by a Career Development Award from MCRI. Dr Sciberras is funded by an NHMRC Early Career Research Fellowship (1037159). Dr Anderson is supported by an NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship (607333). Dr Ukoumunne is supported by the Peninsula Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, a collaboration between the University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, and National Health Service South West, funded by the National Institute for Health Research. MCRI is supported by the Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program.