Cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS), previously termed sluggish cognitive tempo, is characterized by excessive daydreaming, mental fogginess, slowed behavior, and low energy. Despite growing interest, epidemiological evidence-particularly for CDS without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-remains limited. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and correlates of CDS in a community sample of elementary school children using a two-stage epidemiological design. Children in…
