title: Management of attention deficit disorder.
abstract: Attention deficit disorder occurs in 5% to 10% of school-aged children. Retrospective studies have shown an increased incidence of academic and social failure in untreated children. This paper reviews the natural course of the disorder and describes some therapeutic interventions.
mesh_terms: D001288:Attention / Q000502:physiology; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004410:Dyslexia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006948:Hyperkinesis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010379:Peer Group; D010819:Physician's Role; D012649:Self Concept; D012919:Social Behavior