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Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neurodevelopmental Approach
Author(s) -
Ludwikowski Kathleen,
DeValk Marcia
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.331
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6171
pISSN - 1073-6077
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6171.1998.tb00426.x
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , psychological intervention , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , psychiatry , psychology , clinical practice , attention deficit disorder , attention deficit , clinical psychology , medicine , nursing , artificial intelligence , computer science
TOPIC. Attention‐deficitlhyperactivity disorder is frequently overdiagnosed when a complete evaluation by a knowledgeable clinician is not undertaken. Because of the recent negative media campaign regarding psychos t im ulan t medication, it becomes more imperative that a thorough and accurate evaluation be completed before starting children and adolescents on psychostimulant medications. PURPOSE. To describe the neurodevelopmental perspective in the assessment and treatment of ADHD. SOURCES. Published literature and clinical experience. CONCLUSION. It is useful in practice to conceptualize the dmelopmental path of children with ADHD not as disordered but as delayed, and to build on each child's strengths. The neurodmeloprnental approach provides the child psychiatric nurse a child‐focused framework for assessment and development of individualized interventions.