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Management of ADHD in children and adolescents
Author(s) -
Pickett Jackie
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
prescriber
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.106
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 1931-2253
pISSN - 0959-6682
DOI - 10.1002/psb.1432
Subject(s) - impulsivity , medicine , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , psychiatry , attention deficit , clinical psychology
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterised by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that is often diagnosed in early childhood and can interfere with school life and social functioning. This article discusses the assessment of children and adolescents with suspected ADHD, common co‐morbidities and the properties of the drug treatment options available.