Effects of Stimulant Medication on Cognitive Performance of Children with ADHD
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Changes in IQ scores were moderately related to parents’ perceived efficacy of the medication and parent-reported compliance with medication but were not strongly related to changes in parent- reported ADHD symptoms.
Abstract
The effect that treatment with stimulant medication has on the intellectual performance of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was examined. Thirty-one children diagnosed with ADHD were given a WISC-III before any treatment was implemented. At least 1 year later, children were retested. At this time, 24 of the children were taking stimulant medications. Children receiving medications had significant increases in IQ scores, but no changes were found for those not taking medications. Changes in IQ scores were moderately related to parents' perceived efficacy of the medication and parent-reported compliance with medication but were not strongly related to changes in parent-reported ADHD symptoms.