Früherkennung von Verhaltensstörungen durch die schulärztliche Eingangsuntersuchung

Increasing prevalence of behavioral disorders among preschool children, such as ADHD, conduct and emotional disorders, has led to growing interest in research concerning prevention measures and early identification of children at risk. This paper gives an overview of prevalence data and characteristics of behavioural disorders in preschool children and their influence on the children's quality of life. The necessity of diagnostic measures in early childhood is discussed and German prevention programmes for preschoolers are reviewed for their ability to identify children at risk.