Canadian parents and children’s knowledge of ADHD

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ID12893935
AuthorsEmma A Climie (0000-0002-0470-1598, University of Calgary, corresponding author), Laura Henley (University of Calgary)
Year2018
Volume13
Issue3
Pages266-275
Publication date2018-06-26
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueVulnerable Children and Youth Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1745-0136 • E-ISSN: 1745-0128
PublisherRoutledge (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17450128.2018.1484975
OpenAlexW2811176623
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited23

The present study examined attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) knowledge of children with ADHD and their parents. Given the important role that parents play in advocating for their children, a better understanding of their knowledge of ADHD is critical. Additionally, understanding what children with ADHD themselves know about the disorder may provide insight into how best to support this vulnerable population. As such, 29 children with ADHD and their parents completed questionnaires measuring their ADHD knowledge across 3 areas: ADHD symptoms, treatment and general knowledge. Results found parents to be most knowledgeable in the area of ADHD symptoms and least in general information. Encouragingly, children with ADHD were found to have generally good knowledge regarding ADHD and, more importantly, reported positive attitudes regarding receiving help from their parents and teachers to manage their ADHD symptoms. These results have implications for individuals providing ADHD education to parents and children and, more specifically, may provide insight into specific areas of misconception

Attention deficit · Developmental psychology · Population · Psychiatry · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Behavioral and Psychological Studies · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Psychology

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