biostudies-literatureUnknown27(8)Faraone SV<h4>Objective</h4>Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently manifest early morning functional (EMF) impairments before school. We conducted a quantitative research survey to assess the impact of these EMF impairments on the family unit (caregiver, spouse/partner, and siblings).<h4>Study design</h4>We developed an online survey questionnaire to collect data from 300 primary caregivers of children with ADHD and 50 primary caregivers of children who did not have ADHD.<h4>Results</h4>Although the ADHD children we surveyed were currently treated with stable doses of stimulants as their primary ADHD medication for at least 3 months, their parents reported high levels of EMF impairments in the child, which had a substantial negative effect on the emotional well-beinJournal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology715-722https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC5651955biostudies-literatureEarly Morning Functional Impairments in Stimulant-Treated Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Versus Controls: Impact on the Family.PMC5651955Sallee FRBarkley RAFaraone SVNullmeier RSchachar RJfalseEarly Morning Functional Impairments in Stimulant-Treated Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Versus Controls: Impact on the Family.<h4>Objective</h4>Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently manifest early morning functional (EMF) impairments before school. We conducted a quantitative research survey to assess the impact of these EMF impairments on the family unit (caregiver, spouse/partner, and siblings).<h4>Study design</h4>We developed an online survey questionnaire to collect data from 300 primary caregivers of children with ADHD and 50 primary caregivers of children who did not have ADHD.<h4>Results</h4>Although the ADHD children we surveyed were currently treated with stable doses of stimulants as their primary ADHD medication for at least 3 months, their parents reported high levels of EMF impairments in the child, which had a substantial negative effect on the emotional well-bein2017-01-01T00:00:00Z2017 Oct2025-04-20T03:37:26.036Z2019-03-27T02:59:38ZS-EPMC56519552839417510.1089/cap.2016.0164