Protopathic Stimulant Use Among Children With Symptoms of ADHD

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2011

School

Psychology

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.

Publication Title

ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders

Volume

3

Issue

3

First Page

245

Last Page

251

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