Attention deficit and learning disabilities (ADHD/LD) among high school pupils in Holon (Israel).
Five hundred forty-three students participated in the study. The prevalence of ADHD according to criteria of DSM-4 among them was 15.2%, including three subgroups: ADHD (inattentive)- 9.7%, combined- 4.5%, and ADHD-hyperactivity-impulsivity (HI)- 1%. The prevalence of learning disability (LD) was 17.6%. The gender ratio in both groups (ADHD and LD) was equal. These pupils had lower academic achievements with lower marks. The prevalence of ADHD/LD found in the present study in Israel is in a higher range of those reported in the literature. We should remember that ADHD/LD is a neuro-behavioral disability and these children and adolescents need an early educational correcting program at home and at school.
Brook
Uzi
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Department of Pediatrics, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medecine in Tel Aviv University, Holon, Israel. brookuzi@post.tau.ac.il
Boaz
Mona
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D000293:Adolescent; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015897:Comorbidity; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel / Q000453:epidemiology; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D017678:Sex Distribution