Overview
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by impairing levels of
inattention, disorganization, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity, as stated in
the Introduction section.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder is a highly prevalent psychiatric disorder
worldwide, particularly affecting children and adolescents. A detailed
discussion about the prevalence of ADHD is in the Epidemiology section.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder is multifactorial, involving genetic,
neural, and environmental factors. Discussion in the developmental process of
ADHD is in the Pathophysiology section.
The Risk Factors section
enumerates the conditions that are associated with the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder in these children.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder_Disease SummaryHistory and Physical Examination
The Clinical
Presentation section
describes the clinical features suggestive of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
The History section
enumerates the important information to ask the parents or guardians of children
suspected of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The Physical Examination
section outlines the key assessments for these patients.
Diagnosis
The Diagnosis
or Diagnostic Criteria section
features the DSM-5-TR criteria used to diagnose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Other conditions that should be considered in
the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder are listed in the Differential
Diagnosis section.
Management
Other assessments and associated conditions of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are discussed in the Evaluation
section.
General therapy principles and management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are in the Principles of Therapy
section.
The Pharmacological Therapy section discusses stimulant
medications and alternative agents as therapeutic options for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder.
The Nonpharmacological section includes things
to educate the patient, parent or caregiver, and school personnel about the
management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Psychosocial treatments
are also discussed in this section.
The Monitoring section identifies indications
for follow-up in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
