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The aim is to examine the clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with the timing of medication initiation for ADHD in school-age children.

April 10, 2026

Time to Medication Initiation in School-age Children With ADHD in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

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The aim is to examine the clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with the timing of medication initiation for ADHD in school-age children.
Investigated clinical and sociodemographic factors influencing medication initiation
Focused on school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD
Utilized data from developmental-behavioral pediatrics clinics
Identified correlations between race/ethnicity and timing of medication initiation
Found variations based on clinical and sociodemographic factors

Abstract

Clinical and sociodemographic factors, including patient race/ethnicity, were associated with timing of medication initiation in school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD in DBP clinics. Future mixed-methods studies are needed to understand factors that influence medication initiation in DBP practice.

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Sushma S Kasinathan

Lynne C. Huffman

Ingrid Luo

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Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

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Stanford University

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Time to Medication Initiation in School-age Children With ADHD in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

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