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. 2010 Jul;14(1):52-6.
doi: 10.1177/1087054709356197. Epub 2010 Apr 8.

The prevalence of ADHD-like symptoms in a community sample

Tracy Alloway  1 , Julian Elliott, Joni Holmes
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The prevalence of ADHD-like symptoms in a community sample

Tracy Alloway et al. J Atten Disord. 2010 Jul.

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.

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