Table 1 Participant demographics and clinical characteristics
| Â | Intervention (n = 21) | Control (n = 23) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) age in years when entered the study | 9.29 (2.81) | 9.22 (2.19) | |
| Â | n (%) | n (%) | |
Gender | Male | 20 (95.24) | 19 (82.61) |
Female | 1 (4.76) | 4 (17.93) | |
Ethnicity | Bangladeshi | 1 (4.76) | 0 |
Dual heritage | 1 (4.76) | 0 | |
Not given | 1 (4.76) | 0 | |
Other | 1 (4.76) | 1 (4.35) | |
Pakistani | 1 (4.76) | 1 (4.35) | |
White | 16 (76.19) | 21 (91.30) | |
ADHD diagnosis | ADHD combined subtype | 18 (85.71) | 14 (60.87) |
ADHD—hyperactive-impulsive | 2 (9.52) | 5 (21.75) | |
ADHD—inattentive | 1 (4.76) | 2 (8.70) | |
Dual diagnosis ASD | 0 | 1 (4.35) | |
Other clinical diagnoses | ASD/social communication/speech difficulties | 3 (14.28) | 5 (21.75) |
Attachment disorder | 0 | 1 (4.35) | |
Conduct disorder | 0 | 2 (8.70) | |
Tic and neurological disorders | 2 (9.52) | 0 | |
Mood disorders | 1 (4.76) | 0 | |