Defining ADHD symptom persistence in adulthood: optimizing sensitivity and specificity.: Social discussions and analytics

Defining ADHD symptom persistence in adulthood: optimizing sensitivity and specificity.

Margaret H Sibley, James M Swanson, L Eugene Arnold, Lily T Hechtman, Elizabeth B Owens, Annamarie Stehli, Howard Abikoff, Stephen P Hinshaw, Brooke S G Molina, John T Mitchell, Peter S Jensen, Andrea L Howard, Kimberley D Lakes, William E Pelham,

June 2017

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions demonstrate a mix of personal identification with symptoms, such as 'this describes me perfectly,' alongside mentions of the article's significance in understanding adult ADHD, using words like 'explains a lot' and 'recommend the book.' The tone varies from casual to reflective, showing genuine interest but limited deep analysis, which supports the moderate scores for agreement, interest, engagement, and impact.

Agreement

Moderate agreement

Most discussions align with the article’s findings, reflecting agreement that ADHD symptoms persist into adulthood and that assessment methods matter.

Interest

High level of interest

The posts show high interest, with many expressing personal relevance or enthusiasm, such as describing the symptoms as 'spot on' or wanting others to watch the videos.

Engagement

Moderate level of engagement

While some comments are casual, others delve into implications for understanding adult ADHD, indicating moderate engagement.

Impact

Moderate level of impact

The discussions suggest the article influences perceptions about ADHD persistence and validation of symptoms, but the overall impact is moderate given the personal and superficial nature of some comments.

Social Mentions

YouTube

6 Videos

Facebook

5 Posts

Twitter

18 Posts

Blogs

5 Articles

News

27 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

969,675

Total Likes

26,616

Extended Reach

1,014,836

Social Features

61

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5 Signs of ADHD In Adults Holyshit this describes me perfectly https://t.co/94MLlnbd1c via @YouTube
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I dont know if anything is true in this video but if it is i litteraly have every single one symptoms https://t.co/zGVqBHVS1j
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Hahaha! 5 stars, no skips amp.
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- Sibley, M. H., Swanson, J. M., Arnold, L. E., Hechtman, L. T., Owens, E. B., Stehli, A., ... & Stern, K. (2017). Defining ADHD symptom persistence in adulthood: optimizing sensitivity and specificity. Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, 58(6), 655-662.
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November 10, 2021

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Abstract Synopsis

The study found that reported ADHD persistence rates in adulthood vary significantly depending on the source (parent vs. self-report), the assessment method (rating scales vs. interviews), and the symptom thresholds used (DSM vs. norm-based).
Using combined parent and self-reports with rating scales and a norm-based threshold provided the best balance between sensitivity and specificity, with about 60% of those diagnosed in childhood still showing symptoms in adulthood.
Structured interviews are more effective for self-reporting in young adults when parent reports are unavailable, but a combination of multiple reporting methods and thresholds offers the most accurate assessment of ADHD symptom persistence over time.