Investigating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder traits in the general population: What happens in adult life?

Lucy RiglinBeate LeppertKate LangleyAjay K ThaparMichael C O'DonovanGeorge Davey SmithEvie StergiakouliKate TillingAnita Thapar

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2020)

Our findings suggest that in young adults, ADHD and ASD symptoms have similar characteristics as they do in childhood. Associations with other cognitive, learning and communication problems, and ADHD PRS were somewhat less pronounced for self-reported adult ADHD and ASD symptoms, suggesting that even at age 25, parent reports, where available, could be clinically useful.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
young adults
childhood cancer
intellectual disability
mental health
working memory
sleep quality
gene expression
early life