Doctors’ Estimates: Who First Suggests the Diagnosis of ADHD?
| Group | Percent (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Teachers | 46.4 (44.1-48.7) |
| Parents | 30.2 (28.3-32.0) |
| Primary care physicians | 11.3 (9.7-12.8) |
| School personnel other than teachers | 6.0 (4.9-7.2) |
| MD consultants | 3.1 (2.3-3.9) |
| Paid caregivers | 1.1 (0.7-1.5) |
| Relatives (other than parents) | 1.1 (0.7-1.5) |
| Neighbors | 0.6 (0.4-0.8) |
| Other | 0.3 (0.1-0.5) |