Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, School Performance, and Effect of Medication
Jangmo, Andreas et al. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry , Published online Feb 2019
Despite the concern of many parents about the effects of stimulant medication on their childrens’ brains, this large (657,000) Swedish study demonstrates that ADHD is associated with significantly worse school performance while stimulant treatment is associated with improved school performance.