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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: the current debate and neglected dimensions

Helen Blew1, Gerard Kenny

  • 1Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UK.

Journal of Child Health Care : for Professionals Working with Children in the Hospital and Community
|August 31, 2006
PubMed

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This article addresses challenges faced by children and families with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the UK. It advocates for integrated care, considering child rights and family needs beyond a purely medical model.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Healthcare Services Research

Background:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents significant challenges for children, young people, and their families within the United Kingdom.
  • Current service provision in the UK may overemphasize a medical perspective, potentially overlooking broader psychosocial factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and highlight the multifaceted issues impacting individuals with ADHD and their families in the UK.
  • To advocate for a more holistic approach to ADHD care that integrates diverse professional expertise and family-centered perspectives.

Main Methods:

  • The study involves a critical review of existing literature and service provision models for ADHD in the UK.
  • It synthesizes perspectives on child rights and family needs within the context of ADHD support.

Main Results:

  • An overreliance on a medical model for ADHD can neglect the essential rights of the child and the needs of the family unit.
  • There is a need for improved collaboration among various professionals involved in supporting children with ADHD.

Conclusions:

  • Effective ADHD support in the UK requires a shift from a solely medical framework to one that embraces a wider context of child rights and family well-being.
  • Implementation of locally-agreed guidelines, incorporating family and child perspectives, is crucial for enhancing service delivery.

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