Past research suggests that children with ADHD are at an increased risk of being victimized, however, no research could be located that examined the relationship between ADHD and victimization risk among young adults. Thus, this dissertation attempts to expand the lifestyles/rou...
Support programs for college students with learning differences. These academic/learning support programs often emphasize time management and study skills, and can help students with a variety of diagnoses (including autism, dyslexia and ADHD). However, some students on the spectrum benefit even more ...
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In one study, researchers assessed six randomized controlled trials and found that each showed “online interventions [were] more effective than the waiting list in improving attention deficit and social function of adults and children (living) with ADHD.” Takeaway Those living with ADHD can lead ...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment (4th ed.). The Guilford Press. Barkley, R. A., Murphy, K. R., & Fischer, M. (2008). ADHD in Adults: What the Science Says. Guilford Press. Barlow, D. H., Farchione, T. J., Sauer-Zavala, S., ...
2020). Follow-up studies of adults with ADHD have found that they are at greater risk for engaging in risky sexual behaviors, such as early age of sexual intercourse, infrequent use of condoms and other forms of birth control, a high number of sexual partners, and increased risk for STIs...
According to the American Psychiatric Association, 3% to 7% of the school-age population has ADHD and many children continue to display significant symptoms throughout adolescences and adulthood. Relative to the childhood literature, less is known about ADHD in adults, especially college students with...
Due to the nature of the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, clinicians must often rely on self-report data to make a diagnosis of the disorder in adults. However, self-report data is subject to intentional distortion, an issue which becomes a major concern when assessing for the disorder in the ...