Later Start of ADHD Drugs Linked to Declines in School Performance

news.The later children start treatment for ADHD, the more likely they are to experience declines in math skills, according to a study published inUsing national Icelandic registries, researchers linked data on ADHD medication use (stimulants or atomoxetine) with scores on standardized math and language arts tests from grades 4 and 7. Of nearly 12,000 children evaluated, about 1000 were treated with...

Timing of ADHD medication affects academic performance in kids

Researchers have found a correlation between the age at which children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begin taking medication, and how well they perform on standardized tests, particularly in math.Using data from the Icelandic Medicines Registry and the Database of National Scholastic Examinations, the researchers led by an epidemiologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and...