NIH R01 · 2024
Longitudinal study of adverse driving outcomes among adolescents with ADHD
Project Abstract ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and often persists into adolescence—a period in which many individuals get licensed to drive. The ability to drive is important to an individual's participation in modern society, as it enhances independence and social and economic opportunity. However, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens. Skills that are critical in driving, including executive functioning, are frequently impaired in individuals with ADHD. Thus, research is critically needed to establish the scientific foun- dation for driving risks among teens with ADHD so that evidence-based countermeasures to reduce crash risk can be…
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