Predicting Antisocial Outcomes of ADHD Boys and Girls

我的研究在ADHD男孩和女孩的不同样本中检查了青少年反社会行为（ASB）的童年前兆。与以前的研究不同，这里的关键优势包括：（a）ADHD和共病条件的严格诊断标准;（B）多样化的预测因子和结果;（c）足够的种族和性别多样性;（d）增强因果途径规范的前瞻性设计。177名男孩（6-12岁）参加了四个独立的自然主义暑期课程。在为期六周的营地中观察了男孩的课堂和户外活动。大约一半的男孩被诊断为多动症，并积极接受兴奋剂治疗。剩下的男孩作为正常的比较。观察数据，包括侵略和内化条件，收集，因为是同行的社会计量学和学术成就。在营地之前进行了评估，相关措施是根据未用药时期制定的。五年后，他们联系了这些家庭进行后续诊断访谈和问卷调查。已经对三个样本进行了评估，目前正在招募最后一个样本。类似的夏季计划举行的女孩和没有多动症（N=228）;更少的药物治疗史。4年随访访视将于2001年秋季开始，每年进行一次，直至对所有3个队列进行评估。这里的目标是（a）测试青少年适应的儿童预测因子，重点是AS B和（B）测试潜在的性别特异性预测。虽然可能的队列效应无法进行精确比较，但将构建初步模型。

My research examines childhood precursors of adolescent antisocial behavior (ASB) among separate samples of ADHD boys and girls. Unlike previous studies, key advantages here include: (a) rigorous diagnostic criteria for ADHD and comorbid conditions; (b) diverse predictors and outcomes; (c) sufficient ethnic and gender diversity; (d) a prospective design that enhances the specification of causal pathways. 177 boys (ages 6-12) participated in four separate naturalistic summer programs. Boys were observed during six-week camps with classroom and outdoor activities. About half of the boys had a diagnosis of ADHD and were actively treated with stimulants. The remaining boys served as normal comparisons. Observational data, including aggression and internalizing conditions were collected, as were peer sociometrics and academic achievement. Assessments were conducted prior to the camp and relevant measures were based on unmedicated periods. Five-years later, families were contacted for follow-up diagnostic interviews and questionnaires. Three samples have already been assessed and the final sample is currently being recruited. Similar summer programs were held for girls with and without ADHD (N=228); many fewer had medication histories. Four year follow-up visits will begin in Fall, 2001 and proceed annually until all three cohorts are assessed. The goal here is to (a) test childhood predictors of adolescent adjustment, with a focus on ASB and (b) test potential gender-specific predictions. Although possible cohort effects preclude precise comparisons, preliminary models will be constructed.