Table 1.
Sample Characteristics
| Variable | Medication First | Behavioral First |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 74 | 72 |
| Child Age in Years | 8.3 (2.0) | 8.5 (1.8) |
| Child Gender (% Male) | 77% | 75% |
| Child Race | ||
| White | 76% | 84% |
| Black/African American | 17% | 7% |
| Other | 7% | 8% |
| Child IQ | 99.9 (16.2) | 99.2 (12.5) |
| Other Diagnoses | ||
| Oppositional/Defiant Disorder | 60% | 54% |
| Conduct Disorder | 17% | 14% |
| ADHD Symptoms Endorsed | ||
| Inattention | 7.6 (1.9) | 8.1 (1.5) |
| Hyperactivity/Impulsivity | 7.1 (2.2) | 6.8 (2.1) |
| Parent Disruptive Behavior Disorders Rating | ||
| ADHD | 1.89 (0.61) | 1.99 (0.50) |
| ODD | 1.32 (0.67) | 1.29 (0.57) |
| CD | 0.26 (0.28) | 0.21 (0.20) |
| Teacher Disruptive Behavior Disorder Rating | ||
| ADHD | 1.84 (0.62) | 1.78 (0.60) |
| ODD | 1.17 (0.84) | 0.95 (0.73) |
| CD | 0.45 (0.59) | 0.31 (0.44) |
| Parental Marital Status (% Single Parent) | 11% | 7% |
| Highest Parental Education Level | ||
| High School Diploma or Less | 10% | 10% |
| Partial college or technical training | 17% | 14% |
| 2-year degree | 25% | 19% |
| 4-year degree | 24% | 31% |
| Graduate training | 25% | 26% |
| Previous Medication Treatment | 27% | 31% |
Note. Groups did not differ significantly on any demographic measure.