Genetics of ADHD Study

Researchers in the Iowa ADHD and Development Laboratory in the Department of Psychology invite families to participate in a study of the genetics of ADHD.

We are looking for families with:

• One child between the ages of 10-14 with confirmed or suspected ADHD
• A full biological sibling of that child between the ages of 8-17
• Any available biological parents

All family members must:

• Be native speakers of English
• Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
• Have no physical limitations that would prevent them from doing paper/pencil tasks
• Have no history of Tourette's Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia or Psychotic disorder

Children and adults taking stimulant medication must do a 24-48 hour wash-out prior to the visit. Children taking Tenex or Intuniv (guanfacine) or Strattera (atomextine) are not eligible to participate.

Participation requires families complete a series of 2 three-hour visits at the Spence Laboratories of Psychology on the University of Iowa campus. Parents will complete a diagnostic interview for themselves and their children. All participants (parents and children) will also complete neurocognitive testing and will provide a saliva sample for DNA analyses. Additional questionnaires will also be completed by parents and teachers. Compensation and diagnostic feedback are provided.