CONCLUSIONS: The SDQ-Hyperactivity subscale demonstrates superior diagnostic accuracy for ADHD screening in children with epilepsy,supporting current ILAE recommendations.Externalizing behavior measures,particularly the DBD rating scale(g = 0.60),show the strongest discriminant validity.Children with poorly controlled seizures,early onset epilepsy and those receiving polytherapy warrant heightened screening vigilance.Implementation of systematic ADHD screening targeting high-risk subgroups may…
