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Table 1 Child service respondents’ perceptions of the characteristics of young people with ADHD who are accepted by adult services

From: ‘Mind the gap’ - mapping services for young people with ADHD transitioning from child to adult mental health services

Characteristic

Child services respondents (%)*

N = 36

Co-morbid mental health problem

81% (29)

Learning disability

56% (20)

Medication being prescribed

53% (19)

Other co-morbidities (e.g., conduct)

33% (12)

Special educational needs

25% (9)

Forensic history

14% (5)

Looked after child status

14% (5)

Co-morbid physical health problem

11% (4)

Other

14% (5)

  1. Note.*Responses represent the percentage of respondents who reported that these cases would be accepted.