Health‐related impairments in young children with ADHD: a community‐based study

Sciberras, Emma; Bisset, Matthew; Hazell, Philip; Nicholson, Jan M.; Anderson, Vicki; Lycett, Kate; Jongeling, Brad; Efron, Daryl

doi:10.1111/cch.12363

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“…Grünwald and Schlarb (2017) also noted higher comorbid occurrence of insomnia and nightmares in this sub group (6–13 years, n = 72). Subjective reports by parents revealed higher prevalence of sleep problems in children with ADHD combined presentation (30%) as compared to ADHD inattentive presentation (17%), however this finding was not statistically significant (Sciberras et al, 2016). However, in a previous study by Hansen et al (2011), ADHD combined and hyperactive subtype ratings did not differ from ADHD inattentive on the CSHQ scale (7–13 years, n = 39).…”

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“…Using the CSHQ, it was also found that elevated scores on individual subscales (sleep onset latency, night waking, daytime sleepiness, sleep duration, parasomnias, daytime sleepiness) among the ADHD cohort were positively associated with a variety of parent reported externalizing behavioral problems (social, attentional and disruptive behaviors) and functional impairment (family, school, life skills, social activities and risky actions) (Aronen et al, 2014; Choi et al, 2010; Eyuboglu & Eyuboglu, 2018). Additionally, subjective reports by parents revealed that sleep problems emerging early for children (aged 6–8 years) with ADHD ( n = 177) are uniquely associated with co-occurring internalizing and externalizing behaviors (Sciberras et al, 2016).…”

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A Systematic Review of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2021

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Objective: Children and adults with ADHD often report sleep disturbances that may form part of the etiology and/or symptomatology of ADHD. We review the evidence for sleep changes in children with ADHD. Methods: Systematic review with narrative synthesis assessing sleep and circadian function in children aged 5 to 13 years old with a diagnosis of ADHD. Results: 148 studies were included for review, incorporating data from 42,353 children. We found that sleep disturbances in ADHD are common and that they may worsen behavioral outcomes; moreover, sleep interventions may improve ADHD symptoms, and pharmacotherapy for ADHD may impact sleep. Conclusion: Sleep disturbance may represent a clinically important feature of ADHD in children, which might be therapeutically targeted in a useful way. There are a number of important gaps in the literature. We set out a manifesto for future research in the area of sleep, circadian rhythms, and ADHD.

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A Systematic Review of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2021

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“…With core symptoms of inattention and/ or hyperactivity-impulsivity, ADHD is a chronic condition that interferes with an individual's functioning (American Psychiatric Association AP, 2013). Associated health and behavioural issues are also common, including poor overall health (Sciberras et al, 2016), conduct problems, anxiety and depression (Angold, Costello, & Erkanli, 1999;Biederman et al, 2006). When experienced in childhood, ADHD adversely impacts the family system (Johnston & Mash, 2001).…”

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Experience of stress in parents of children with ADHD: A qualitative study

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Purpose: Qualitative research aimed at understanding the stress of parents of children with ADHD is limited and few interventions have been designed to directly target their stress. The study aim was to explore the stress of parents of children with ADHD using qualitative methodology.Methods: Thirteen parents of children with ADHD participated in two focus groups. Open-ended questions explored parents’ experiences of stress. Focus groups were recorded, transcribed, and coded using thematic analysis. Parents also completed the Parenting Stress Index–Short Form.Results: Four primary themes were identified: The child’s behaviour feels like a “wrecking ball”; Coping with the “war at home”; A divided family: “relationships don’t survive”; and Craving support: “it’s goddamn hard work”. Five of eleven participants who completed the PSI-SF scored in the clinically significant range indicating levels of stress that require professional support.Conclusions: Parents attribute their high stress to their children’s behaviour, unmet needs for support, and social stigma. Parents request support to enable them to cope and appear to represent a clinical population who require mental health care and support themselves. Future interventions directly targeting the stress of parents of children with ADHD may provide wide-ranging benefits for their children and families.

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“…15 Children with ADHD and co-occurring internalising/externalising behaviour disorders are prone to health-related impairments. 16 Children with ADHD and comorbid externalising behaviour disorder have poorer social skills than those with ADHD alone. 17 There is limited information on functional impairment in young children with ADHD in Thailand.…”

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Emotional/Behavioural Problems and Functional Impairment in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Tengsujaritkul

Louthrenoo

Boonchooduang

2020

East Asian Arch Psychiatry

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Objective: This study aimed to compare the emotional/behavioural problems and functional impairment between early school-age children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and non-ADHD controls. Factors associated with behavioural problem scores were also evaluated. Methods: Children aged 6 to 10 years who were diagnosed with ADHD based on the Swanson, Nolan and Pelham version IV Scale (SNAP-IV) and the DSM-5 criteria for ADHD were compared with ageand sex-matched controls with negative SNAP-IV results in terms of emotional/behavioural problems (as assessed by the Child Behavioural Checklist) and functional impairment (as assessed by the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire). Results: 40 children with ADHD and 40 non-ADHD controls with a mean age of 8.40 ± 1.44 years were included. The ADHD group scored significantly higher than controls in terms of all eight subscales of emotional/behavioural problems (p<0.001 to p<0.01). Regarding functional impairment, the ADHD group reported significantly higher scores than controls in terms of total difficulties, conduct problems, and hyperactivity (all p<0.01); and significantly lower prosocial scores (p<0.03). In the multiple linear regression analysis, among the ADHD group, comorbid medical disorders were associated with higher total problem score, internalising behaviour problems score, and externalising behaviour problems score; whereas combined subtype ADHD was associated with higher total difficulties score. Conclusions: Early school-age children with ADHD have more emotional/behavioural problems and functional impairment than non-ADHD controls, and they need further evaluation and intervention for psychosocial functioning, particularly those with comorbid medical disorder or combined subtype ADHD.

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Health‐related impairments in young children with ADHD: a community‐based study

Abstract: Young children with ADHD experience a number of health-related impairments, which are exacerbated by the presence of internalizing and externalizing co-morbidities. Clinicians should consider the broader health of children with ADHD in clinical consultations.

Cited by 18 publications

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A Systematic Review of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A Systematic Review of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Experience of stress in parents of children with ADHD: A qualitative study

Emotional/Behavioural Problems and Functional Impairment in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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