Scientific publications
Normative ADHD-RS-Preschool Data in a Community Sample in Spain
Marín-Méndez JJ (1), Borra-Ruiz MC (2), Álvarez-Gómez MJ (3), McGoey KE (4), Soutullo C (5).
OBJECTIVE:
The objective was to obtain normalized data from the ADHD Rating Scale-IV-Preschool Version (ADHD-RS-IV-P) in a Spanish sample.
METHOD:
We translated and adapted the ADHD-RS-IV to our culture to obtain normalized data from a random representative sample of 1,426 Spanish preschool children (3 to <7 years old; 49.7% males). To analyze differences between evaluators, we used MANOVA. Internal consistency was assessed via Cronbach's alpha.
RESULTS:
The mean age was 4.7 years old. There was a significant sex effect. The questionnaire had an internal consistency between .86 and .96 according to subscale and evaluator.
CONCLUSION:
To evaluate ADHD in preschool children, it is necessary to use scores standardized by sex. Using a validated scale in schools and primary care centers may be useful for early detection of ADHD.
CITATION J Atten Disord. 2016 Feb 2. pii: 1087054715625300