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- Title
Outcomes of ADHD Symptoms in Late Adolescence: Are Developmental Subtypes Important?
- Authors
Murray, Aja Louise; Booth, Tom; Auyeung, Bonnie; Eisner, Manuel; Ribeaud, Denis; Obsuth, Ingrid
- Abstract
Objective: Substantial individual variation exists in the age of onset and course of ADHD symptoms over development. We evaluated whether, within this variation, meaningful developmental subtypes can be defined. Method: Using growth mixture modeling in a community-based sample (N = 1,571), we analyzed ADHD symptom trajectories based on measures taken at ages 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 15 years. We evaluated whether those showing developmental trajectories characterized by later onsets versus early onsets differed in terms of mental health and behavioral outcomes in late adolescence (age 17 years). Result: The late onset category was best conceptualized as a milder subtype than early onset. The former was, however, more similar in outcomes to the latter than to the unaffected category, suggesting that later onsets are still associated with impairment. Conclusion: Considering diagnoses for those affected by ADHD symptoms but who do not meet current age of onset criteria may be important for ensuring that they receive appropriate support.
- Subjects
ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder; PSYCHIATRIC diagnosis; ADOLESCENT psychology; MENTAL health services; SYMPTOMS; COMPARATIVE studies; HEALTH status indicators; RESEARCH methodology; MEDICAL cooperation; MENTAL health; RESEARCH; EVALUATION research
- Publication
Journal of Attention Disorders, 2020, Vol 24, Issue 1, p113
- ISSN
1087-0547
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1177/1087054718790588