ERIC Number: EJ881893
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 9
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Is the Inattentive Subtype of ADHD Different from the Combined/Hyperactive Subtype?
Grizenko, Natalie; Paci, Michael; Joober, Ridha
Journal of Attention Disorders, v13 n6 p649-657 2010
Objective: To compare the ADHD combined/hyperactive subtype (ADHD/CH) to the ADHD inattentive subtype (ADHD/I) on the level of comorbidity, treatment response, and possible etiological factors. Method: A total of 371 clinically referred children diagnosed with ADHD aged between 6 and 12 years are recruited for a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of methylphenidate. Comorbidity, treatment response, and stress during pregnancy are assessed for each participant. Genotyping is done for the DAT, DRD4, and 5-HTT genes. Mothers report smoking or alcohol consumption during their pregnancy and their child's birth weight. Results: The ADHD/CH children show both a higher frequency of conduct disorder and good response to treatment, are exposed to more moderate stress during their mothers' pregnancy, and show a higher frequency of L/L genotype for the 5-HTT-linked polymorphic region. Conclusion: The significant differences found between the ADHD/CH and the ADHD/I subtypes raise the possibility that the two may be separate disorders. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Mothers, Drinking, Pregnancy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorders, Comparative Analysis, Genetics, Outcomes of Treatment, Referral, Drug Therapy, Stress Variables, Behavior Problems
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