Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of the treatment in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on High School Entrance Exam scores.
Method: Forty five students of seventh and eighth grades, who referred to our clinic in the academic year of 2009-2010 and diagnosed with ADHD were included in this study. ADHD diagnoses had been made with the help of family interviews, child interviews, family and teacher questionnaires and DSM-IV. Results were obtained via examination of the records retrospectively.
Results: We have found that 32 of 35 cases (91.4%) had increased scores and 3 cases (8.6%) had decreased scores after medication. High School Entrance Exam average scores was 371.6 before the treatment and 401.9 after, and the difference between the two scores was statistically significant. The average treatment duration was 4.4 months.
Discussion: Our study shows ADHD treatment has positive effects on High School Entrance Exam scores. Also, we found that ADHD treatment has positive impact on academic progress and child, family and educators must be aware about this situation.
Key words: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, academic achievement, high school entrance exam
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