Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Authors

  • Anton Foguet i Vidal Pediatrician. Neuropediatrician Hospital Sant Jaume d’Olot

Abstract

The attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is the most studied/reviewed topic who concerns at the same time the pedagogic, medical, psychological, psychiatric and neuropediatric communities. It is one of the most frequent disorders (about 5% it depends of the series) causing learning disabilities and poor school performance-achievement. Although, we need to learn more in deep about this subject.

This article try to do a resumed update of ADHD concerning about the symptoms, the differential diagnosis and final diagnosis, neurobiological basis, co morbid associated diseases and actual treatment.

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Published

2005-01-15

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Section

Educational Psychology and Counselling