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Use of the antiepileptic drug valproate during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among offspring

Prenatal Valproate Exposure Linked to Increased ADHD Risk

Maternal use of other antiepileptic drugs not tied to increased ADHD risk
Later-born siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have elevated risk of being diagnosed with the same or the other disorder

Risk Up for Later-Born Siblings of Children With ASD, ADHD

Odds of both ASD and ADHD increased for later-born siblings of children with either diagnosis
In states with a Sept. 1 cutoff for kindergarten entry

ADHD Diagnosis, Treatment Up for August-Born Children

Findings seen for children in states with Sept. 1 cutoff for kindergarten entry
From 1997-1998 to 2015-2016

Last 20 Years Saw Increase in Prevalence of ADHD in Children

Significant increases in prevalence in subgroups by age, sex, race/ethnicity, income, geographic region
Methylphenidate should be considered as a first choice for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents

Methylphenidate Good First-Choice Pediatric ADHD Drug

For adults, amphetamines are reasonable first choice to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
There is a modest

High Frequency of Digital Media Use Linked to ADHD Symptoms

Modest but significant link seen between higher frequency of media use, subsequent symptoms in teens
Early preterm birth is associated with a higher level of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in preschool children after accounting for unmeasured genetic and environmental factors

Early Preterm Birth Linked to Increased ADHD Symptoms

Association holds after adjustment for unmeasured genetic, environmental factors
There are considerable gaps in knowledge relating to the effectiveness of non-pharmacologic treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in pediatric patients

Knowledge Gaps Found for Non-Drug Therapy in Peds ADHD

Review finds no new guidance on comparative effectiveness of these treatments in children, teens
For children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

After-School Activities Beneficial for Children With ADHD

ASA participation linked to reduced odds of having seven or more missed school days
Co-occurrence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is common in children with autism spectrum disorder

ADHD Frequently Co-Occurs With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Children with both also have an increased risk of anxiety and mood disorder