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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.

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

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]

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

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]

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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

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]

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

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]

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

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.

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