Early Morning Functioning in Stimulant-treated Children and Adolescents with Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Its Impact on Caregivers

Purpose: To examine the temporal occurrence and severity of inadequate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptom control throughout the day and associated functional impairments and the emotional impact on caregivers specifically during the early morning routine (EMR) before school, in children and adolescents with ADHD currently treated with stable doses of stimulant medications. Methods: An on-line, primary caregiver-completed questionnaire (n=201) was designed to determine from parent self-reports if inadequately controlled ADHD symptoms exist in children and adolescents with ADHD currently treated with stable doses of stimulants. Caregivers who …