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Clinical and functional characteristics of children and young adults with cerebral palsy and co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Myriam CasseusJenFu ChengNancy E Reichman
Published in: Research in developmental disabilities (2024)
Our study found that a diagnosis of ADHD among CYAs with CP was associated with greater clinical and functional impairments compared to counterparts without ADHD. Findings highlight the need to screen for both conditions because of the high comorbidity rates in this population.
Keyphrases
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • young adults
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • cerebral palsy
  • working memory
  • high throughput
  • childhood cancer