Is ADHD a Risk Factor for High School Dropout? A Controlled Study

Conclusion: Participants with ADHD were significantly more likely to repeat a grade, adjusting for all other variables indicating the critical importance of early identification of ADHD to help mitigate adverse educational outcomes. (J. of Att. Dis. 2016; 20(5) 383-389)

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - April 12, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fried, R., Petty, C., Faraone, S. V., Hyder, L. L., Day, H., Biederman, J. Tags: Current Perspectives Source Type: research