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 hyperactivi...
Parent/school/patient education
Work closely with teacher.
Behavioral therapy/environmental changes
Regular physical activity 60 min/day
Mindfulness meditation may help stress an...
Parent/teacher rating scales
Office visits to monitor side effects and efficacy: End points are improved grades, rating scales, family interactio...
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 OvidMedline]
Laforett DR, Murray...
F90.9 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
F90.0 Attn-defct hyperactivity disorder, predom inattentive type
F90.1 Attn-defct hyperactivity disorder, predom hyperactive t...
AAP recommends behavioral interventions for age 4 to 5 years and behavioral interventions plus stimulant medications as first-line treatment for age 6 to 17 years.
Children undergoing e...
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