Current Paediatrics
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 133-142, April 2005

ADHD and the paediatrician: a guide to management

Community Child Health, St. George's Healthcare NHS Trust, 2nd Floor Clare House, St. George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, UK

Summary 

This article sets attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) within a paediatric context, addressing aspects of developmental psychopathology and a range of co-morbid conditions and clinical associations relevant to paediatric practice. The use and role of a comprehensive range of medications are described, particularly with reference to treatment of complex ADHD associated with co-existing conditions.

Keywords: ADHD, Child, Adolescent, Co-morbidity, Drug therapy

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PII: S0957-5839(04)00184-8

doi:10.1016/j.cupe.2004.12.001

Current Paediatrics
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 133-142, April 2005