| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4164474 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Relative age, as an indicator of neurocognitive maturity, is crucial in the risk of being diagnosed with ADHD and receiving ADHD medication among children and adolescents. Our findings emphasize the importance of considering the age of a child within a grade when diagnosing ADHD and prescribing medication for treating ADHD.
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Authors
Mu-Hong MD, Wen-Hsuan MD, Ya-Mei MD, PhD, Kai-Lin MD, Tung-Ping MD, Shih-Jen MD, Cheng-Ta MD, PhD, Wei-Chen MD, Wen-Han MSc, Tai-Long PhD, Tzeng-Ji MD, PhD, Ju-Wei MD,