| Literature DB >> 32830611 |
Mai Uchida1,2, Haley Driscoll1, Maura DiSalvo1, Aarya Rajalakshmim1, Marco Maiello3, Vincenza Spera3, Joseph Biederman1,2.
Abstract
The main aim of this study was to examine the body of knowledge on the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in "high-risk" children whose parents are diagnosed with ADHD. This knowledge could aid early identification for children presenting with ADHD symptoms at a young age. We conducted a systematic search of the literature assessing high-risk children. Included were original articles published in English with the main aim to assess prevalence of ADHD in high risk children. In addition, a meta-analysis was conducted to examine this prevalence. Four articles met our inclusion and exclusion criteria all suggesting an increased prevalence of ADHD in children of parents with ADHD. The meta-analysis also confirmed the increased prevalence of ADHD in high-risk children. The literature indicates that children of ADHD parents have an increased risk of developing ADHD compared to control children.Entities:
Keywords: ADHD; diagnosis; familial risk
Year: 2020 PMID: 32830611 PMCID: PMC8051515 DOI: 10.1177/1087054720950815
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Atten Disord ISSN: 1087-0547 Impact factor: 3.256