Publications by authors named "Dori Wearmouth"
Signs and symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are present at preschool ages and often not identified for early intervention. We aimed to use machine learning to detect ADHD early among kindergarten-aged children using population-level administrative health data and a childhood developmental vulnerability surveillance tool: Early Development Instrument (EDI). The study cohort consists of 23,494 children born in Alberta, Canada, who attended kindergarten in 2016 without a diagnosis of ADHD.
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- - This study investigates factors contributing to developmental vulnerability in kindergarten children, aiming to connect social and health data from a large population of 23,494 kids in Alberta, Canada.
- - Key findings show that major risk factors include mental health issues, being biologically male, and having a low socioeconomic status, which significantly increase developmental vulnerability.
- - The research supports the idea that both social and health influences are crucial in understanding developmental challenges, suggesting a need for comprehensive intervention strategies at various community levels.