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Attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder: making a case for multidisciplinary management
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|June 7, 2002
Summary
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) presents behavioral issues like inattentivity and impulsivity. Due to diagnostic challenges, a multidisciplinary approach prioritizing non-drug interventions is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is defined by age-inappropriate inattentivity, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
- Current diagnostic criteria and definitions for AD/HD remain subjects of debate.
- The complexity of AD/HD necessitates a comprehensive understanding of its multifaceted nature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for a non-pharmacological, multidisciplinary approach to managing Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD).
- To highlight the importance of psychological and behavioral interventions in AD/HD treatment protocols.
- To emphasize the role of nutritional strategies as a component of AD/HD management.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on AD/HD diagnosis and treatment.
- Analysis of behavioral and psychological intervention strategies.
- Evaluation of nutritional science in relation to AD/HD symptomology.
Main Results:
- AD/HD diagnosis lacks definitive accuracy, leading to controversy.
- Non-drug interventions, including psychological and behavioral strategies, show promise.
- Nutritional interventions are considered a viable component of a comprehensive AD/HD treatment plan.
Conclusions:
- A multidisciplinary treatment protocol is essential for addressing AD/HD.
- Prioritizing non-drug interventions such as psychological, behavioral, and nutritional strategies is prudent given diagnostic uncertainties.
- Further research into integrated treatment models for AD/HD is warranted.