Validity and accuracy of the Adult Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Self‐Report Scale (ASRS) and the Wender Utah Rating Scale (WURS) symptom checklists in discriminating between adults with and without ADHD

Brevik, Erlend Joramo; Lundervold, Astri J.; Haavik, Jan; Posserud, Maj-Britt

doi:10.1002/brb3.1605

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“…In the present study we calculated the sum score across the 18 items and also created the subscales of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, each including nine items. The twofactor structure and diagnostic accuracy are well-documented in previous studies (see e.g., Brevik et al, 2020).…”

Section: Current Adhd Symptomssupporting

confidence: 61%

“…Each item was dichotomized into those reporting that the behavior described by a given item was not at all or slightly, mildly, or moderately present (dummy coded as 0) and those reporting that the behavior was quite a bit or very much present (dummy coded as 1). WURS has demonstrated good psychometric properties, with high criterion validity (i.e., being highly predictive of an ADHD diagnosis) and its and its validity was confirmed in a recent study from our research group (Brevik et al, 2020).…”

Section: Childhood Adhd Symptomssupporting

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Current and Retrospective Childhood Ratings of Emotional Fluctuations in Adults With ADHD

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Introduction: Emotional fluctuations and mood swings are common among adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Here we investigated if these problems could be retrospectively traced back to childhood behavior.Methods: Adults with an ADHD diagnosis (n = 502, 48% female) and a population-based control sample (n = 818, 59% female) completed the Adult ADHD Self-report Scale (ASRS), the Wender Utah Rating Scale (WURS) and the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ). All participants also provided self-reported information about co-existent psychiatric and somatic diseases, and demographic data. Reports on the MDQ were used to define subgroups with [MDQ(+)] and without [MDQ(–)] life-time periods of emotional fluctuations and the WURS scale was used to retrospectively assess childhood ADHD related behaviors and symptoms.Results: 50.2% of the ADHD group and 5% of the controls were defined with emotional fluctuations [MDQ(+)]. Childhood behavior ratings of “impulsivity,” “loosing of control,” and “trouble with authorities” independently predicted emotional fluctuations reported in adulthood via logistic regression analyses. Inclusion of these three items in a classification analysis gave an accuracy score around 70% in identifying each of the two MDQ categories in the ADHD group.Discussion: The strong association between self-reported features of emotional problems in childhood and in adulthood suggests a trajectory that should be detected and remediated at an early age. Future longitudinal studies should prioritize the examination of developmental mechanisms explaining the persistence of emotional problems from childhood into adulthood.

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“…The ASRS screener [ 64 ] was scored in line with the recommendations of [ 65 ] to be consistent with criteria for ADHD described in the DSM-5. The screener with updated scoring has a sensitivity of 80% and specificity of 90% for identifying people who have a diagnosis of ADHD [ 65 ] and good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha coefficient = .95; [ 66 ]).…”

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Higher levels of autistic traits associated with lower levels of self-efficacy and wellbeing for performing arts professionals

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This study sought for the first time to identify the extent to which autistic people are pursuing careers in the performing arts, and to determine the nature of the relationship between individuals’ autistic traits and their reported wellbeing. To address these aims, we recruited a self-selecting, community-based sample of individuals working in the performing arts and invited them to complete an online survey. A total of 1,427 respondents took part. We collected responses on participants’ backgrounds, including diagnostic history as well as measures assessing their level of autistic traits, perceived occupational self-efficacy, quality of life, and mental health. They were also asked open-ended questions about support needed, received, or desired in their workplace. Eleven of the 1,427 professionals (1%) reported a clinical diagnosis of autism. Correlational analyses demonstrated that higher levels of autistic traits were significantly associated with lower levels of quality of life, lower levels of occupational self-efficacy and greater severity of mental health conditions. Almost half the sample of professionals (N = 621; 44%) reported a desire for more employment-based support, and autistic traits were significantly higher in those participants who wanted greater support. Within the community of those working in the performing arts, there are a minority of individuals who are autistic or who have high levels of autistic traits. We have demonstrated for the first time that these individuals may be especially vulnerable to lower wellbeing.

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“…Symptom severity is reported on a 5-point scale (ranging from never to very often). ASRS scores have shown good reliability and validity in clinical and general populations (Brevik et al, 2020). Subscale and total scores in current samples demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach α values 0.81-0.95).…”

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Elevated levels of hoarding in ADHD: a special link with inattention

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Chamberlain

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Background: Hoarding Disorder (HD) is under recognised and under-treated. Though HD develops by early adulthood, patients present only later in life, resulting in research based largely on samples of predominantly older females. Previously linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), individuals with HD often have high inattention levels reminiscent of Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Here, we investigated HD in adults with ADHD. Methods: Patients in an ADHD clinic (n=88) reported on ADHD-, and OCD-related symptoms. Patients were compared to age, gender and education matched controls (n=90). Findings were compared to those in an independent online UK sample (n=220). Results: Clinically significant hoarding symptoms were found in ∼20% versus 2% of ADHD and control groups, respectively, with hoarders being on average in their thirties and balanced gender-wise. Greater hoarding severity was noted even in non-hoarding ADHD patients compared with controls (d=0.89). Inattention was the only significant statistical predictor of hoarding severity in ADHD patients. Similarly, inattention, alongside depression and anxiety were the greatest predictors of hoarding in the independent sample where 3.2% were identified as hoarders. Conclusion: Adult ADHD patients had a high frequency of hoarding symptoms, which were specifically linked to inattention. HD should be routinely assessed in ADHD patients, as they do not typically disclose associated difficulties, despite these potentially leading to impaired everyday functioning. Research in HD should investigate ADHD patients, who are younger and with a greater prevalence of males than typical HD samples.

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Validity and accuracy of the Adult Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Self‐Report Scale (ASRS) and the Wender Utah Rating Scale (WURS) symptom checklists in discriminating between adults with and without ADHD

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Cited by 43 publications

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Current and Retrospective Childhood Ratings of Emotional Fluctuations in Adults With ADHD

Current and Retrospective Childhood Ratings of Emotional Fluctuations in Adults With ADHD

Higher levels of autistic traits associated with lower levels of self-efficacy and wellbeing for performing arts professionals

Elevated levels of hoarding in ADHD: a special link with inattention

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