ADHD symptoms and school impairment history in parents of ADHD children are a fundamental diagnostic and therapeutic clue.

This study demonstrates a remarkably high rate of symptoms consistent with ADHD during childhood in parents of affected children. Physicians should be aware that this is a relevant anamnestic clue and, given the relevance of parents' role in the management of children with ADHD, an important issue to address in order to optimize patients' treatment.