A school district is reviewing its mental health support services. They observe that many students referred for issues with inattention and hyperactivity also present with significant anxiety or behavioral problems. Based on national survey data regarding the prevalence of childhood disorders, explain the statistical relationship that most likely accounts for this observation.

Google

According to a national 2016 survey, the estimated number of children ever diagnosed with ADHD is 6.1 million (9.4%). This number includes:
- 388,000 children aged 2-5 years.
- 2.4 million children aged 6-11 years.
- 3.3 Million children aged 12-17 years.

This study also identified that the estimated number of children currently diagnosed with ADHD is approximately 5.4 million (8.4%), including:
- 335,000 children aged 2-5 years.
- 2.2 million children aged 6.11 years.
- 2.9 million children aged 12-17 years.

According to the same survey, 6 in 10 children with ADHD had at least one mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder in addition to an ADHD diagnosis:
- About 5 in 10 children with ADHD had a behavior or conduct problem.
- About 3 in 10 children with ADHD had anxiety.

Learn Before

Related