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- Title
The Clinical Characteristics of ADHD Diagnosed in Adolescents in Comparison With Younger Children.
- Authors
Mahajnah, Muhammad; Sharkia, Rajech; Shorbaji, Nadeem; Zelnik, Nathanel
- Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to identify the clinical characteristics in adolescents newly diagnosed with ADHD. Method: Data of patients aged 7 to 17 years diagnosed with ADHD were collected and analyzed. The patients were divided into adolescents aged 13 to 17 years (Group I) and children aged 7 to 12 years (Group II): 592 males and 231 females. Group I consists of 450 participants, and Group II consists of 373 participants. Results: Adolescents were predominantly inattentive (63.8%); most of Group II patients had combined or hyperactive ADHD (70.8%). Learning disorders were more common in adolescents (51.2% vs. 39.7%) and treated mainly with long-acting methylphenidate (MPH), and Group II patients were treated mainly with short- and medium-acting MPH. Newly diagnosed adolescents were less likely to exhibit behavioral comorbidities. Headache and insomnia were reported more in adolescents, and stimulant rebound effect was more in younger children. Conclusion: Although the biological nature of ADHD is similar in both age groups, the primary symptomatology and associated comorbidities are prone to age-dependent changes.
- Subjects
ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder; BEHAVIOR disorders in children; BEHAVIOR disorders in adolescence; PATHOLOGICAL psychology; DIAGNOSIS of learning disabilities; TREATMENT of learning disabilities; METHYLPHENIDATE; CENTRAL nervous system stimulants; INSOMNIA; COMORBIDITY
- Publication
Journal of Attention Disorders, 2020, Vol 24, Issue 8, p1125
- ISSN
1087-0547
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1177/1087054717696768