School readiness as a signal of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a population-based cohort study highlighting structural inequalities
There are structural inequalities in ADHD diagnosis, particularly across sex and ethnicity. Universal school readiness assessments, such as the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile used in England, could act as a signal of ADHD-related educational needs and aid more equitable pathways for ADHD identification and support.
Authors
- Matthew Warburton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5309-4424)
- Blandine French (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9395-5919)
- Mark A Mon-Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7595-8545)
- Megan L. Wood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1882-2355)
- Elaine Shore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1036-6519)
Institutions
- University of Leeds (GB)
- University of Bradford (GB)
- University of Nottingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Disease in Childhood
- Published
- 2025-10-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2025-329285
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00