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ADHD in children and youth: Part 3-Assessment and treatment with comorbid ASD, ID, or prematurity

Brenda Clark1, Stacey A Bélanger1

  • 1Canadian Paediatric Society, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee, Ottawa, Ontario.

Paediatrics & Child Health
|January 26, 2019
PubMed

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Canadian guidelines offer evidence-based ADHD care standards for children and youth. This review covers diagnosis, common presentations, genetics, and treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including associated conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Pediatric medicine
  • Clinical evidence synthesis

Background:

  • Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder impacting children and youth.
  • Existing clinical evidence requires systematic review to establish standardized care protocols.
  • Canadian Paediatric Society developed three position statements based on literature reviews.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current clinical evidence for ADHD.
  • To establish a standard of care for ADHD in Canada.
  • To aid clinicians in evidence-based decision-making for pediatric ADHD management.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature reviews were conducted.
  • Focus on Part 3: associated autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and prematurity.
  • Recommendations based on guidelines, literature, and expert consensus.

Main Results:

  • Comprehensive review of ADHD diagnostic challenges and presentations.
  • Exploration of genetic factors in ADHD.
  • Evaluation of treatment options, including physical activity benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence-based recommendations for ADHD care are provided.
  • Standardized care aims to enhance outcomes for children and youth with ADHD.
  • Part 3 addresses complex cases involving co-occurring conditions.

Keywords:
ADHDAutismIntellectual disabilityPrematurity

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