CPG – Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children And Adolescents – Oct 2008
1. INTRODUCTION Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most frequently encountered childhood-onset neuro-behavioural disorders in primary care settings. It has defining features of inattention, over-activity and impulsivity. The core symptoms co-exist with other emotional, behavioural and learning disorders.1, 2 Often primary care physicians, paediatricians, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and others are asked to evaluate and treat a…