Discussion Board - 2/22

Relying on teacher report of ADHD symptoms may have impacted the study results for several reasons

-Detection Bias: Teachers may be more inclined to recognize typically masculine symptoms of ADHD (hyperactivity, impulsivity) which leads to under detection in females, who may more typically exhibit more inattentive symptoms

-Variability: Reports are subjective to teachers ability to detect and understand, which affect accuracy and reliability

-Environmental context: ADHD symptoms might manifest differently in different settings (i.e. at home) and the structure of school means that some students symptoms will not be visible in the classroom