Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests in early childhood characterized by distractibility, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and/o...
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines recommend DSM-5 criteria to establish diagnosis (1)[C].
DSM-5 criteria for children <17 years: ≥6 inattention criteria and/or ≥6 hyperactiv...
Identify treatment goals based upon behaviors which are most harmful to the child's development.
Coordinate school and home behavioral plan.
Children age 4-5 should begin with ...
Office visits to monitor side effects and efficacy: End points are improved grades, rating scales, family interactions, and peer interactions.
Mo...
Felt BT, Biermann B, Christner JG, et al. Diagnosis and management of ADHD in children. Am Fam Physician. 2014;90(7):456–464. [View Abstract on O...
F90.2 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
F90.0 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
F90 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
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Identify treatment goals before initiating any intervention and make treatment plan based on these goals.
Behavioral therapy for child and parents, and coordination with teachers and be...
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