title: Protopathic stimulant use among children with symptoms of ADHD.
abstract: The purpose of the current study was to examine protopathic stimulant use among children with the symptoms of ADHD but do not have a diagnosis of ADHD. Protopathic or prodromal stimulant use refers to the use of stimulants by children with the symptoms of ADHD prior to a diagnosis of ADHD. In the current study, we examined children with the symptoms of ADHD who received stimulant treatment across time and with respect to several background variables. Our results indicate that these children who receive stimulant treatment without a diagnosis of ADHD are significantly more like to be eventually diagnosed with ADHD than not. Results also indicate that these children who receive stimulant treatment but do not yet have a diagnosis of ADHD are significantly more likely to have insurance that does not pay for diagnostic procedures. These results are discussed in view of treatment.
authors: Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798, USA. lucy_barnard-brak@baylor.edu
authors: Lucy
authors: L
authors: Barnard-Brak
authors: Yen M
authors: YM
authors: To
authors: Danielle D
authors: DD
authors: Fearon
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D018450:Disease Progression; D061345:Early Medical Intervention / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants