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- Title
The effect of ADHD on the life of an individual, their family, and community from preschool to adult life.
- Authors
Harpin, V A
- Abstract
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may affect all aspects of a child's life. Indeed, it impacts not only on the child, but also on parents and siblings, causing disturbances to family and marital functioning. The adverse effects of ADHD upon children and their families changes from the preschool years to primary school and adolescence, with varying aspects of the disorder being more prominent at different stages. ADHD may persist into adulthood causing disruptions to both professional and personal life. In addition, ADHD has been associated with increased healthcare costs for patients and their family members.
- Publication
Archives of disease in childhood, 2005, Vol 90 Suppl 1, pi2
- ISSN
1468-2044
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/adc.2004.059006