attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) is a commonly diagnosed childhood disorder that affects approximately 3 to 7% of children. as a result, adhd is one of the most common presenting problems among children referred to mental health professionals. pharmacotherapy is the most commonly recommended intervention for adhd and it has been shown to be the optimal treatment option in cases w...

Abstract Date Presented 04/02/2022 Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often struggle in the academic environment. Teachers have limited education, both preservice and in-service, related to ADHD. This session gives clinicians a foundational understanding of areas that can help support teachers working children Primary Author Speaker: Sara Walters

OBJECTIVE The efficacy of atomoxetine was assessed in school-age girls with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Atomoxetine is a potent inhibitor of the presynaptic norepinephrine transporter with minimal affinity for other noradrenergic receptors or for other neurotransmitter transporters or receptors. METHODS A total of 291 children who were 7 to 13 years of age and met Diagnos...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder, often persists into adulthood. In Malaysia, the prevalence rate of hyperactivity symptoms is highest among Chinese Malaysians. There are limited evidence-based treatment options targeting core ADHD, as well executive functioning. addition, conventional psychotherapeutic approaches for adults with ADHD have be...

objectives: to describe the executive function of patients with traumatic injury admitted to rajaei hospital, shiraz, iran and to compare the executive function between normal individuals and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). methods: this was a case control study being performed during a 6-month period during spring and summer of 2013 in shiraz level i trauma center. ...

As early as 1846, the typical symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were described by Heinrich Hoffmann (1809-1894). However, in Goethe's masterpiece Faust (1832), the character of Euphorion strongly suggests ADHD diagnosis.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a clinically important neuropsychiatric developmental disorder that affects children, adolescents, and adults. The disorder is characterized by core symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, distractibility, impulsivity, and impaired executive functioning. It is estimated that 2% to 5% of the adult population in the United States has ADHD. Adults...

Research suggests that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and nicotine withdrawal symptoms are related; however, it is unknown how this relationship extends across ADHD symptom gradations, differs between inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity symptom types, and generalizes to a national sample. This study examined cross-sectional associations between childhood ADHD symptom inde...