The Nature, Clinical Assessment, and Treatment of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Review of the Literature

The Nature, Clinical Assessment, and Treatment of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Review of the Literature

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in childhood. Symptoms of ADHD include developmentally inappropriate levels of activity, distractibility, and impulsivity. The behavior often leads to academic and social problems and may have a long-term adv...

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Hauptverfasser: Johnson, William L, Gilliam, Brenda, Johnson, Annabel M, McWilliams, Elizabeth, Avula, Andrea
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Achievement
Adverse Impact
Attention Deficit Disorders
Behavior Disorders
Behavior Modification
Clinical Diagnosis
Evaluation Methods
Family Life
Hyperactivity
Medical Services
Student Needs
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Zusammenfassung:Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in childhood. Symptoms of ADHD include developmentally inappropriate levels of activity, distractibility, and impulsivity. The behavior often leads to academic and social problems and may have a long-term adverse impact on a child's later life. This document is a literature review of the nature, clinical assessment, and treatment of children with ADHD, noting the treatment utilization of quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG).