Young children, especially preschoolers, may be inattentive and hyperactive, but when should such behavior be a concern to parents? When is it not developmentally typical or normal? Many parents and teachers struggle with these questions. The diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) becomes difficult to make because of the inattention and hyperactivity typical of developing young children. However, accurate diagnosis is critical since research has shown that early intervention can decrease the impact of symptoms both academically and socially.
After reading the article “ADHD Among Preschoolers” and the Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Fact Sheet consider the questions below. Then submit your responses.
According to some researchers, how early can ADHD be diagnosed after a comprehensive evaluation?
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What is the most common medication for ADHD?
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According to the article, approximately how many children have been diagnosed with ADHD?
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What drug side effects occurred in the NIMH multi-
Although the DSM criteria for ADHD did not change from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5, what has been included in DSM-5 to assist in accurate diagnosis?