New study provides insight into the relationship between ADHD and school attendance problems in adolescents

 ADHD in the News 2023-03-09


Students with an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis are more vulnerable to student attendance problems and experience various comorbidities, including social and separation anxiety, depression, physical discomfort, and aggression. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that students with ADHD and comorbid symptoms were more likely to have school attendance problems than those with ADHD who had no additional symptoms.