ADHD in Children and Adults: Diagnosis and Prognosis - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35397064/
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neuropsychiatric disorder associated with significant impairment and distress throughout the lifespan. Recent investigations have shed light on different aspects regarding the trajectory of...
Conclusions/Relevance: In this chapter we review the diagnostic process of ADHD, discuss the clinical presentation of the disorder across the lifespan, and examine patterns of comorbidity and longitudinal predictor of outcomes.
In transition with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): children's services clinicians' perspectives on the role of information in healthcare transitions for young people with ADHD - BMC Psychiatry
Source : https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-022-03813-6
Background National clinical guidelines emphasise the need for good communication of information by clinicians to young people and their parent/carers about what to expect during transition into adult services. Recent...
Conclusions: These findings illustrate that clear information on the transition process, and communication of evidence based and up-to-date information on ADHD as a long-term condition are essential components for clinicians supporting transition into adult services. Information exchange can be supported through transition discussions with...
Emergency Visits for Autistic Children and Children With ADHD - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35363295/
Autistic children and children with ADHD have higher odds of presenting to the ED for psychiatric conditions than a random sample, including for self-harm. Clinicians should treat these populations sensitively,...
Conclusions: Autistic children and children with ADHD have higher odds of presenting to the ED for psychiatric conditions than a random sample, including for self-harm. Clinicians should treat these populations sensitively, recognize and assess the risk for self-harm, and facilitate continuing psychiatric care.
Attachment Representation Moderates the Effectiveness of Behavioral Parent Training Techniques for Children with ADHD: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Microtrial - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35362776/
Behavioral parent training is an evidence-based intervention for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but knowledge on the differential effects of behavioral techniques for specific subgroups of children is very limited....
Relevance:This was the first study examining attachment as a moderator of behavioral techniques for ADHD. If replicated, the findings of this study can be used for treatment development and tailoring.
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ADHD Connect3yrKey Findings • Source: Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology • Conclusion: “This study highlights the importance of studying attachment as potential moderator of behavioral strategies used by parents of children with ADHD. The Show More
Prevalence of co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among children in the United States - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35362330/
Autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are neurodevelopmental disorders that often co-occur in children. However, there are few large, nationally representative studies examining the prevalence of co-occurring autism spectrum...
Conclusion/Relevance: Findings suggest implementing early developmental screening and surveillance for co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and coordinating strategies that optimize early identification and intervention for all children suspected of having co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and...