Abstract
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood and can profoundly affect the academic achievement, well-being, and social interactions of children; the American Academy of Pediatrics first published clinical recommendations for the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD in children in 2000; recommendations for treatment followed in 2001.
Publication types
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Practice Guideline
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / diagnosis*
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / drug therapy*
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / epidemiology
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Central Nervous System Stimulants / therapeutic use*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Guideline Adherence*
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Humans
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Incidence
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Male
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Practice Guidelines as Topic / standards*
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Prognosis
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Societies, Medical
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Treatment Outcome
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United States
Substances
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Central Nervous System Stimulants