Repositori URV

Identifier: TDX:1334

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX1334

Authors:
Masana Marín, Adela

Abstract:
Our study provides data not previously described on the possible influence of birth order on the development of ADHD . The study was conducted in two stages. The first study , preliminary evaluated in a patient diagnosed with ADHD clinical sample frequency firstborn over other birth orders . We found a predominance of the firstborn in the sample. In a second study analyzed the risk of ADHD in order of birth , being the eldest son of an increased risk of suffering from ADHD almost double compared to other orders. Studies have produced the following publications : Masana Marin , A. , Seco Lopez , F. Martin Serrano, S. , & Acosta Garcia , S. (2011 .) Correspondence on '' attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , ( ADHD ) and birth order .'' Journal of Child Neurology , 26 (3), 395 , author reply 395-6 . Marin , A. M. Seco , F. L. Serrano, S. M. Garcia , S. A. Gomez Gaviria , A. M. , & Ney , E. (2012 .) Do Firstborn children have an increased risk of ADHD ? Journal of Attention Disorders, 23 July , 2012. DOI : 10.1177/1087054712445066 .