title: Diagnosis and management of attention deficit disorder: a pediatric perspective.
abstract: Recent progress in the nosology of neuropsychiatric disorders in general, and attention deficit disorder in particular, have produced parallel advances in our understanding of the etiology of these disorders, enhanced their accurate recognition, and clarified appropriate management strategies. This article provides a detailed overview of these advances.
mesh_terms: D000662:Amphetamines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001288:Attention / Q000187:drug effects; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000187:drug effects; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000187:drug effects; D009420:Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000662:Amphetamines; D008774:Methylphenidate