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The vast majority of young adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) report interpersonal difficulties, which are likely exacerbated by others' negative perceptions of ADHD. Therefore, researchers and clinicians have called for the development of attitude change strategies. One strategy is preventative disclosure, in which one selectively informs and educates others about their condition. No known research has explored preventative disclosure with ADHD. To examine the effects of disclosure, 306 young adults read vignettes that varied in a two (ADHD symptom presentation: hyperactive/impulsive vs. inattentive) by two (preventative disclosure vs. nondisclosure) design. A factor analysis of the questions following each vignette resulted in two factors: Socially Rejecting Attitudes (alpha = .82) and Potential Benefits with Treatment (alpha = .61). Results suggest that preventative disclosure may greatly reduce Socially Rejecting Attitudes (d = -.95). When ADHD was disclosed, respondents were more likely to report that the character would benefit from treatment (d = .39). A character presenting with hyperactive/ impulsive (compared to inattentive) symptoms was more likely to be viewed as potentially benefiting from treatment (d = .50). If the results of the present study replicate with clinical samples, preventative disclosure could have a significant impact on the psychosocial functioning of people with ADHD.

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variables including functional disability and quality of life. However, multidisciplinary treatment requires a significant investment in time and resources and some patients withdraw and not graduate from the program. Few studies have examined the impact of functioning at intake on patients' ability to complete the program. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship among several aspects of functioning at intake, somatization, sleep, school attendance, and quality of life, on program completion versus program withdrawal. The current sample includes approximately 300 patients, ages 13 to 21 years old, however data collection is ongoing and we anticipate approximately 60 additional participants. Common presenting problems were headache and abdominal, back, and body pain. Measures collected at intake were the Children's Somatization Inventory (CSI), ], and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL). Parents also reported on their child's school and sleep parameters. Electronic medical chart review was conducted to obtain information about pain and medical diagnoses. Patients were seen initially for a multidisciplinary intake at a Midwestern pediatric hospital. Follow up typically occurred every two weeks and included physical therapy, psychology, acupuncture or massage, and monthly medical appointments. Descriptive statistics will be assessed for all measures according to gender, age, and pain location. Independent samples ttests will be used to examine group differences in the target variables based on pain location and gender. Correlational analyses will be used to examine the relationship between age and target variables. Based on the number of additional participants, a series of separate regression analyses to will be run to examine predictors of completion status. Results will be used to identify targets for intervention to prevent early treatment withdrawal.