Our study suggests that methylpheni date retains its efficacy in children with ADHD and borderline intellectual functioning or ID
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) frequently co-occurs with intellectual disability in children , and may further compromise learning .
Methylpheni date is a first-line treatment for ADHD , however no previous meta- analysis has evaluated its overall efficacy for ADHD in children with comorbid intellectual disability ( ID ) or borderline intellectual functioning .
Effects and noneffects of methylphenidate in children with mental retardation and ADHD.
Stimulant medication efficacy was evaluated in 14 children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and IQs of 48 to 74 in a double-blind crossover study of two methylpheni date doses and placebo . Dependent measures included behavioral ratings , work output , measures of learning , attention and impulsivity , and direct observation of peer social interactions . Nine children ( 64 % ) were methylpheni date -responders , based upon the Conners Hyperactivity Index . Significant gains in on-task behavior and attentional skills were noted with methylpheni date in comparison to placebo . No improvement on measures of learning or social interactions were observed . Results extend and replicate previous research conducted by the authors
Our study suggests that methylpheni date retains its efficacy in children with ADHD and borderline intellectual functioning or ID
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) frequently co-occurs with intellectual disability in children , and may further compromise learning .
Methylpheni date is a first-line treatment for ADHD , however no previous meta- analysis has evaluated its overall efficacy for ADHD in children with comorbid intellectual disability ( ID ) or borderline intellectual functioning .