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Siwar Makhoul Khoury1, Ayelet Gur1, Ayala Cohen1
1Social Work Department, Research Center for Innovation in Social Work (RCISW), Tel-Hai College, Upper Galilee, North District, Israel.
Childhood maltreatment significantly increases the risk and severity of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms. Early trauma-informed interventions are crucial for addressing ADHD
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Child Psychology
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Childhood maltreatment is a significant public health concern.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder.
- The link between maltreatment and ADHD requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between childhood maltreatment and ADHD.
- To identify mediating factors in this association.
- To understand the long-term impact of maltreatment on ADHD.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Comprehensive literature search across five databases.
- Thematic analysis of 12 included peer-reviewed studies (2015-2025).
Main Results:
- Various forms of maltreatment strongly correlate with increased ADHD risk and symptom severity.
- Genetic, familial, and emotional factors mediate the maltreatment-ADHD link.
- Maltreatment contributes to persistent ADHD symptoms and comorbidities into adulthood.
Conclusions:
- Childhood maltreatment is a critical factor in ADHD development and persistence.
- Early, trauma-informed interventions are essential for affected children.
- Addressing biological and environmental influences is key for ADHD management.
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