Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: current concepts and underlying mechanisms.
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.
Wagner
B J
BJ
Hematology/Oncology Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center, GA, USA. Wagnerbj@mindspring.com
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