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Sex Differences In Prevalence And Psychophysiological Profiles Of Adhd, Mckenzie Figuracion
Sex Differences In Prevalence And Psychophysiological Profiles Of Adhd, Mckenzie Figuracion
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Background: Considerable research has been dedicated to understanding the etiology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but the focus has been on a homogeneous subset of the population, and multiple groups go underserved when it comes to support. Previous findings suggest differences in ADHD diagnosis and referral rates based on sex, but it is less clear whether neurophysiological sex differences exist. The current study examines the effect of expert consensus diagnostic practices on rates of diagnosis in males and females, and evaluates sex differences in potential neurophysiological markers of ADHD.
Methods: 860 children and adolescents (Males=519; ADHD=516) were recruited for a longitudinal …