Parental Perceptions of Academic Performance and Attainment of Children Diagnosed With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

We examined parental perceptions of academic performance and attainment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to both parent and child gender along with the interaction of parent and child gender. The current study adds to the body of research by examining the perceptions of parents of children with ADHD according to both parent and child gender. The results indicate that fathers, on the whole, seemed less likely to consider ADHD to have negative academic implications for their children as compared with mothers. With regard to child gender, the fathers seemed less likely to consider ADHD to have negative academic implications for their sons over their daughters. The results suggest that interventions for parents of children with ADHD should be targeted to fathers with sons with ADHD.

Examining Breaks and Resistance in Medication Adherence Among Adolescents With ADHD as Associated With School Outcomes

“…Notably, medication vacations are often mentioned as being on the weekend or during holidays when school is not in session (e.g., Barnard-Brak, Schmidt, & Sulak, 2013; Ibrahim & Donyai, 2015). In addition, Barnard-Brak, Schmidt, Wei, Parker, and Attai (2013) found that parents tended to perceive ADHD as a disorder with academic implications, which may be related to schools being the source of initial referral in many cases (DuPaul & Stoner, 2014; Sciutto, Nolfi, & Bluhm, 2004). The purpose of the current study was to examine school outcomes among adolescents with ADHD who take medication breaks versus resisting medication with respect to grades and school behaviors.…”