Academic Underperformance in Children with ADHD: Is Medication the Solution

A.F. Kortekaas-Rijlaarsdam

Educational Studies

Press/Media: Research

Description

PhD research project (RCT and metaanalysis) on the effects of methylphenidate on academic performance, academic motivation and competence and cognition (children with ADHD 8-13 years old)

Period	29 Mar 2018 → 1 Dec 2018

Media coverage

1

Media coverage

Title	Kinderen halen geen hogere cijfers door ritalin
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Volkskrant
Media type	Print
Country	Netherlands
Date	29/03/18
URL	https://www.volkskrant.nl/wetenschap/kinderen-halen-geen-hoger-cijfer-door-ritalin~b0e5175d/
Persons	AF Kortekaas-Rijlaarsdam

Media contributions

3

Media contributions

Title	VU onderzoek wijst uit: ADHD medicatie verbetert schoolprestaties nauwelijks
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Balans Magazine
Media type	Print
Country	Netherlands
Date	1/12/18
Description	Interview with parent association for developmental behavior disorders (ADHD, ODD, CD)
URL	https://www.balansdigitaal.nl/magazine/vu- onderzoek-wijst-uit-adhd-medicatie-verbetertschoolprestaties- nauwelijks/
Persons	AF Kortekaas-Rijlaarsdam

Title	NPO Focus Lekenpraatje
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	NPO 1
Media type	Radio
Country	Netherlands
Date	5/09/18
URL	https://player.fm/series/focus-wetenschap/ritalin-geen-effect-op-schoolresultaten-kinderen
Persons	AF Kortekaas-Rijlaarsdam

Title	Debate programme Kwesties
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	NPO 1
Media type	Radio
Country	Netherlands
Date	8/04/18
Description	Conversation with parents and pedagogues of children with ADHD about the value of pharmacological treatment when aiming to improve academic functioning
URL	https://www.nporadio1.nl/kwesties/onderwerpen/451061-uitzetting-vanafghaanse- asielzoekers-het-gebruik-van-adhd-medicijnen-onder-scholieren
Persons	AF Kortekaas-Rijlaarsdam