TY - JOUR
T1 - Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the Family, and Child Maltreatment
AU - Mulsow, Miriam H.
AU - O'neal, Keri K.
AU - Murry, Velma Mcbride
PY - 2001/1
Y1 - 2001/1
N2 - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common in children (3% to 7% of the population) and adults (1% to 5%). When one member of a family has ADHD, it will usually be present in other members. Thus, many adults with ADHD are parents of ADHD children. ADHD in families is associated with increased stress, fewer resources, limited coping methods, and more negative perceptions. ADHD has been shown to contribute to substance abuse, depression, impulsivity, isolation, unemployment, low educational attainment, unintended pregnancy, and relationship disruption. Each of these factors has been linked to child maltreatment. Although the presence of ADHD in families is only one risk factor and does not by itself mean that a family will experience violence, it is a risk factor for which screening measures are available. In addition, most people with ADHD are responsive to treatment, and parent-training methods specifically tailored to parents of ADHD children are widely available.
AB - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common in children (3% to 7% of the population) and adults (1% to 5%). When one member of a family has ADHD, it will usually be present in other members. Thus, many adults with ADHD are parents of ADHD children. ADHD in families is associated with increased stress, fewer resources, limited coping methods, and more negative perceptions. ADHD has been shown to contribute to substance abuse, depression, impulsivity, isolation, unemployment, low educational attainment, unintended pregnancy, and relationship disruption. Each of these factors has been linked to child maltreatment. Although the presence of ADHD in families is only one risk factor and does not by itself mean that a family will experience violence, it is a risk factor for which screening measures are available. In addition, most people with ADHD are responsive to treatment, and parent-training methods specifically tailored to parents of ADHD children are widely available.
KW - ADHD
KW - child maltreatment
KW - comorbidity
KW - family stress
KW - parenting
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84997906975&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/1524838001002001002
DO - 10.1177/1524838001002001002
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84997906975
SN - 1524-8380
VL - 2
SP - 36
EP - 50
JO - Trauma, Violence, & Abuse
JF - Trauma, Violence, & Abuse
IS - 1
ER -