Table 1.

Doctors’ Estimates: Who First Suggests the Diagnosis of ADHD?

GroupPercent (95% CI)
Teachers46.4 (44.1-48.7)
Parents30.2 (28.3-32.0)
Primary care physicians11.3 (9.7-12.8)
School personnel other than teachers6.0 (4.9-7.2)
MD consultants3.1 (2.3-3.9)
Paid caregivers1.1 (0.7-1.5)
Relatives (other than parents)1.1 (0.7-1.5)
Neighbors0.6 (0.4-0.8)
Other0.3 (0.1-0.5)