The prevalence of ADHD-like symptoms in a community sample

T. Alloway, Julian G. Elliott, J. Holmes

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to explore the prevalence of ADHD symptoms in a community sample of children in the United Kingdom. Method: There were 964 ten year olds (55% boys; M = 10.4 years; SD = 0.6) from mainstream schools in the United Kingdom in this study. The ADHD Rating Scale-IV, which provides ratings on the frequency of ADHD symptoms drawn from DSM-IV criteria, was administered to class teachers. Results: The findings indicated an overall 8% prevalence rate, with the majority of children identified as the Hyperactive/Impulsive subtype (5%). Almost half of these children were receiving additional support in the classroom as a result of learning difficulties. Conclusion: It is therefore of value for educators to be able to conduct early screening to support these children before problems worsen. (J. of Att. Dis. 2010; 14(1) 52-56)
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)52-56
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Attention Disorders
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2010

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