title: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: current concepts and underlying mechanisms.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Neuropsychological concentration of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  Survey of current understanding of underlying neural systems and pathways involved in ADHD and the relationship to specific behavioral patterns.
  
  
  METHODS
  Literature review, author's experience in neuropsychological assessment and clinical treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Clinicians will be able to specify treatment interventions designed to compensate for specific behavioral patterns and functional deficits.
authors: Hematology/Oncology Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center, GA, USA. Wagnerbj@mindspring.com
authors: B J
authors: BJ
authors: Wagner
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002665:Child Psychiatry / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009434:Neural Pathways / Q000503:physiopathology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D009484:Neuropsychology / Q000379:methods; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods