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Mark L. Wolraich

Researcher at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Publications -  71
Citations -  5629

Mark L. Wolraich is an academic researcher from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The author has contributed to research in topics: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder & Mental health. The author has an hindex of 26, co-authored 71 publications receiving 5113 citations. Previous affiliations of Mark L. Wolraich include University of Oklahoma.

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Psychometric Properties of the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale in a Referred Population

TL;DR: The VADPRS is a reliable, cost-effective assessment for ADHD in clinical and research settings and acceptable and consistent with DSM-IV and other accepted measures of ADHD.
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Comparison of Diagnostic Criteria for Attention Deficit Disorders in a German Elementary School Sample

TL;DR: Application of DSM-IV criteria increased total AD/HD prevalence rates by 64% and identified the majority of children with academic and/or behavioral dysfunction, implying that many children screened into these subtypes require further evaluation to ensure appropriate management.
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Adolescents: A Review of the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Clinical Implications

TL;DR: The article describes some of the unique characteristics observed among adolescents, as well as how the core symptoms change with maturity, and indicates that research is needed to identify the unique adolescent characteristics of ADHD and effective psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments.
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Treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: overview of the evidence

TL;DR: The evidence strongly supports the use of stimulant medications for treating the core symptoms of children with ADHD and, to a lesser degree, for improving functioning.