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Measurement of Neurophysiological Signals of Ignoring and Attending Processes in Attention Control
Published on: July 5, 2015
Disorders of attention and vigilance
1Child Development Clinic, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.
Seminars in Neurology
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobehavioral disorder in children, diagnosed using criteria like inattention and hyperactivity. Management involves education, behavior therapy, and sometimes medication, with ongoing support crucial through adolescence.
Area of Science:
- Neurobehavioral Disorders
- Pediatric Psychology
Background:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent neurobehavioral disorder in children.
- Diagnostic criteria have evolved, with inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity as key features.
- No definitive diagnostic tests exist; evaluation relies on systematic assessment and exclusion of other causes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the diagnostic features and evaluation methods for ADHD.
- To describe the multimodal treatment approaches for children with ADHD.
- To emphasize the chronic nature of ADHD extending into adolescence.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing diagnostic criteria such as DSM III-R for inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
- Employing questionnaires and screening (vision, hearing, physical, neurologic exams) to aid diagnosis.
- Conducting psychologic and educational testing to identify learning disabilities and attentional difficulties.
Main Results:
- ADHD diagnosis relies on observed behaviors and systematic evaluations, not specific lab tests.
- Psychologic testing can reveal learning disabilities and attentional deficits.
- Multimodal treatment, including educational, behavioral, and pharmacologic interventions, is effective.
Conclusions:
- ADHD is a complex disorder requiring comprehensive evaluation and management.
- Pharmacotherapy, particularly stimulants, serves as a key adjunct treatment.
- ADHD persists beyond childhood, necessitating continued care through adolescence.
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