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Diversity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Author(s) -
Gingerich Karla J.,
Turnock Patrick,
Litfin Jodi K.,
Rosén Lee A.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1097-4679(199806)54:4<415::aid-jclp3>3.0.co;2-m
Subject(s) - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , psychology , socioeconomic status , diversity (politics) , ethnic group , clinical psychology , psychiatry , intervention (counseling) , developmental psychology , medicine , environmental health , population , sociology , anthropology
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a debilitating disorder which affects children and adults in this country and around the world. Diversity variables such as ethnicity, age, gender, and socioeconomic status have been relatively neglected in ADHD research. Additionally, these variables have not traditionally been incorporated into clinical assessment, diagnosis, or intervention strategies. A review of the existing literature regarding diversity issues and ADHD was conducted, including a review of international findings. Implications for clinicians and researchers are incorporated. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Clin Psychol 54: 415–426, 1998.