Attention deficit and learning disabilities (ADHD/LD) among high school pupils in Holon (Israel)

Uzi Brook; Mona Boaz

doi:10.1016/j.pec.2004.07.012

Attention deficit and learning disabilities (ADHD/LD) among high school pupils in Holon (Israel)

Uzi Brook, Mona Boaz

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	164-167
Number of pages	4
Journal	Patient Education and Counseling
Volume	58
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2004.07.012
State	Published - Aug 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

ADHD
Academic achievements
High school pupils
LD
Prevalence

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