Approximately 3% to 17% of children and adolescents in the United
States suffer from ADHD severe enough to cause significant impairment.
The long-term consequences of ADHD are costly, both in human and in fiscal
terms. The primary finding in this study, that the degree of maternal distress
may mediate the relationship between child behavior problems and
family conflict, indicates the critical importance of mothers in families with
ADHD and the relevance of providing them with supports to manage their
roles