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Currie J, Stabile M. 2004. Child mental health and human capital accumulation: The case of ADHD. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 38 pp. (NBER working paper series no. 10435)

Annotation: This paper examines the experiences of North American children who score high on a screener for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The paper investigates why poor children appear more likely to suffer ADHD symptoms than non-poor children. The paper, which includes an abstract, describes the background and previous literature, discusses the data and methods, and offers results, a discussion, and conclusions. References are included. Statistical information is presented in tables grouped together at the end of the report. The paper includes one data appendix.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Attention deficit disorder, Child health, Hyperactivity, Low income groups, Poverty, Research, Screening

Knight JR, Frazer C, Emans SJ, eds. 2001. Bright Futures case studies for primary care clinicians: Child development and behavior. Boston, MA: Bright Futures Center for Pediatric Education in Growth and Development, Behavior, and Adolescent Health, 269 pp. (xxx)

Annotation: This manual is part of a three volume set designed to provide information to teachers about the many facets of the Bright Futures Pediatric Education Project. The first section of this manual presents case studies in child development, specifically delays in development, Down syndrome, and an atypical behavior situation. Section two focuses on the school environment: school readiness, learning disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and recurrent abdominal pain. The third section addresses case studies in physical and sexual abuse, as well as child neglect. The resources section contains sample forms with evaluation questions. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the Genentech Foundation for Growth and Development]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Contact Fax: xxx E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Contact for cost information. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHN100 (3 vol set.).

Keywords: Attention deficit disorder, Bright Futures, Case studies, Child behavior, Child development, Child health supervision, Child neglect, Delayed development, Diagnosis, Down syndrome, Educational materials, Hyperactivity, Learning disabilities, Physical abuse, Professional education, Program evaluation, School readiness, Sexual abuse

Gabor V, Jacquart K, Salit R, Hill I. 1996. Practice guidelines and standards of care for children with special health care needs: Report and compendium. Washington, DC: Health Systems Research, 17 pp.

Annotation: This report gives information on a technical assistance project for the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Maternal and Child Health. The project examined practice guidelines to promote health care quality for children with special health needs as their care was expected to migrate to a Medicaid managed care system. The report includes a summary of guidelines for children with the following conditions: asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, congenital deafness, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, sickle cell disease, and spina bifida. The report also identifies the sources of these guidelines. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Altarum Institute, 3520 Green Court, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, Telephone: (734) 302-4600 Secondary Telephone: (800) 879-6505 Fax: (734) 302-4991 Web Site: http://www.altarum.org/contact Available from the website.

Keywords: Asthma, Attention deficit disorder, Cerebral palsy, Children with special health care needs, Cystic fibrosis, Deafness, Diabetes mellitus, Guidelines, Hyperactivity, North Carolina, Quality assurance, Sickle cell disease, Spina bifida, Standards, State health care reform, Technical assistance

Spieker SJ. 1994. Adolescent mothering and preschool behavior problems. Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 9 pp. (Research roundtable summary; no. 6)

Annotation: This report summarizes a research study which is part of the Early Parenting Project funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and presented to a seminar January 27, 1994. This study focuses on preschool children of adolescent mothers, who are at a greater risk for developing conduct problems characterized by aggression, oppositional behavior, and hyperactivity. The report ends with reaction and a question and answer session. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Georgetown University, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.ncemch.org Photocopy available at no charge; also available from the website.

Keywords: Acting out, Adolescent mothers, Aggression, Behavior disorders, Hyperactivity, MCH research, Preschool children

Levy H. 1987. Study of Maternal PKU and Hyperphenylalaninemia [Final report]. Boston, MA: Children's Hospital,

Annotation: The purpose of this study was to answer three major questions confronting young women with PKU, their families, and those involved in the care of PKU: (1) Does fetal damage occur at any level of maternal hyperphenylalaninemia or only when the mother has classic PKU?; (2) does control of the maternal biochemical abnormalities during pregnancy prevent fetal damage?; and (3) what type and degree of medical and social care and followup is necessary to ensure that women with PKU are given optimal advice and treatment in regard to childbearing? The project studied the effects of maternal phenylketonuria and hyperphenylalaninemia on 58 offspring from untreated pregnancies in 22 mothers who were identified by routine screening of umbilical cord blood. Based on the findings, the researchers concluded that it is likely that fetal damage from maternal phenylketonuria can be largely and perhaps entirely prevented by dietary therapy, but therapy must begin before conception for the best chance of a normal infant. The findings highlight the need for identification and followup of young women with PKU and the need for some kind of limited re-screening program or centralized registry so that women with PKU can be identified and educated regarding the risks of maternal PKU. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB88-173711.

Keywords: Hyperactivity, Mental retardation, Nervous system diseases, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Pregnant women, Women, Young women

National Advisory Committee on Hyperkinesis and Food Additives. 1980. Final report to the Nutrition Foundation. Washington, DC: Nutrition Foundation, 48 pp.

Annotation: This report provides a critique of the research findings on the subject of hyperkinesis and food additives. It begins with the Feingold claims, then looks at problems in research design for such a subject. The report then concludes with reviews of the studies and its conclusions and recommendations.

Contact: Nutrition Foundation, 888 17th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006, Price unknown.

Keywords: Child nutrition, Food additives, Hyperactivity, Research reviews

   

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