The research aims to explore how differences in reports from various informants about ADHD and ASD affect psychosocial outcomes.
Analyzed discrepancies between informants concerning ADHD and ASD diagnoses.
Examined psychosocial outcomes linked to these discrepancies.
Focused on social functioning as a key area of impact.
Informant discrepancies were found to be specific to ADHD.
These discrepancies primarily affected social functioning outcomes.
The relationship with psychological outcomes showed variability.
Abstract
In conclusion, informant discrepancies seem specific to ADHD and limited to social functioning. The relation with psychological outcomes varies, indicating the need for consideration in clinical settings.