[PDF] apa guidelines for adhd

The AAP guidelines for diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD recommend that primary care providers complete these steps: Evaluate children and adolescents ages 4 to 18 years for ADHD if they are having academic or behavioral problems and show inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity.
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  • What is the APA recommended treatment for ADHD?

    Clinicians to recommend stimulant medication and/or behavior therapy to improve specific symptoms in children with ADHD, if appropriate. The guidelines include a review of the scientific evidence for medication and behavior therapy effectiveness.1 jan. 2002

  • What is ADHD according to APA?

    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought).

  • What is APA 2000 ADHD?

    The core symptoms of ADHD in DSM-IV-TR criteria (American Psychiatric Association, 2000) include inattention on the one hand and hyperactivity and impulsivity on the other hand, both having to be consistent to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level, e.g., a 3-year-old's behavior is to be
  • Behavior management strategies, such as ways to minimize distractions and increase structure and organization, and support from immediate family members can also be helpful. ADHD is a protected disability under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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