Spectrum of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) among Sudanese children with epilepsy.

Epilepsy is commonly encountered in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study aims to determine the spectrum of ADHD among Sudanese children with epilepsy. The study was conducted at the Epilepsy and Neurodisabilities Outpatient Clinic for Children at Saad Abu Elila University Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan during the period January - July 2013. All patients with epilepsy who presented to the clinic during the study period were assessed for ADHD using psychometric questionnaire. According to the interpretation guide, the degree of probability of ADHD was identified. Out of 720 patients with epilepsy 77(10.6%) were identified as having ADHD. Of these 50 (19.50%) patients had a high probability of having ADHD, 29 (37.70%) above average, 29 (37.70%) average and 4 (5.20%) had low ADHD spectrum.