The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Nov 2019
Multicenter Study Observational StudyChildren with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Perform Differently on Pediatric Concussion Assessment.
To compare Child Sport Concussion Assessment Tool Fifth Edition (Child SCAT5) performance between uninjured children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and precisely matched controls without ADHD. ⋯ Children with ADHD endorsed more concussion-like symptoms and performed worse on balance testing during preseason Child SCAT5 assessment compared with matched controls without ADHD. These findings highlight the challenges of interpreting Child SCAT5 performance in children with ADHD following a concussion or suspected concussion and illustrate the value of administering the measure to children to document their pre-injury performance.