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 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) criteria to establish diagnosis (1)[C].
DSM-5 criteria for...
Identify treatment goals based on behaviors that are most harmful to the child’s development.
Coordinate school and home behavioral plan.
Behavioral health consult; behavioral ...
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.
Laforett DR, Murray DW, Kollins SH. Psychosocial t...
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...
Identify treatment goals and behaviors before initiating any intervention.
Make initial treatment plan based on those goals.
Behavioral therapy for child and parents, and coordination wi...
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