Recurrent headache is a relatively frequent problem in children and ad
olescents, with the majority of the research attention focused on pedi
atric migraine. This study assessed differences in consequences to hea
daches, coping with headaches, and associated disability in children a
nd adolescents attending ii headache clinic who were diagnosed with mi
graine, chronic daily headache, or carried both diagnoses. Results, ge
nerally indicated higher levels of impairment for patient's with chron
ic daily headaches. These patients were also more likely to use blamin
g others and wishful thinking as coping mechanisms. Gender and racial
status interacted with headache diagnosis to predict parent response p
atterns and disability outcomes. The results provide initial support f
or the applicability of Martin's functional model of chronic headaches
to a pediatric population.