title: Diagnosing and treating ADHD in children.
abstract: In the absence of a definitive diagnostic test for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, physicians should use the DSM-IV, various standardized assessment instruments, and data from parents, teachers, and others to guide them in making an accurate assessment of children suspected of having the disorder. Treatment frequently includes drugs and behavioral therapies, with positive results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, USA.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Agerter
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants