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Children with attention deficit disorder and learning disability: findings from the First National Study

H Barry Waldman1, Steven P Perlman

  • 1Department of General Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, SUNY at Stony Brook, NY, USA. hwaldman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu

Journal of Dentistry for Children (Chicago, Ill.)
|December 14, 2004
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The first survey on children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and learning disability (LD) reveals their widespread distribution, health issues, and significant use of special education and healthcare services.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Special Education

Background:

  • Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and learning disability (LD) affect a significant number of children.
  • Understanding the scope of ADD and LD is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Dental practitioners serve a large population of children, including those with ADD and LD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present findings from the first National Health Interview Survey focused on children aged 6-11 with ADD and/or LD.
  • To detail the demographic distribution, associated health conditions, special education program usage, and healthcare service utilization for these children.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Health Interview Survey.
  • Focused analysis on children aged 6 to 11 years.
  • Collected information on demographic distribution, related health conditions, special education, and healthcare services.

Main Results:

  • The survey provided comprehensive data on the widespread demographic distribution of children with ADD and LD.
  • Information was gathered on related health conditions and the utilization of special education programs.
  • Extensive use of health care services by children with ADD and LD was documented.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights the prevalence and multifaceted needs of children with ADD and LD.
  • Findings underscore the importance of healthcare providers, including dental practitioners, in addressing the needs of this population.
  • There is an increasing need for information to support community-based services for children with ADD and LD.

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