[Diagnosis of attention deficit disorders, hyperactivity disorders and DAMP in children].
Children with attention deficits have been known since the beginning of the last century. Untreated children have a poor prognosis. This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria and the problems there still are with the diagnoses. There are two official diagnostic systems, ICD-10 and DSM-IV, both have descriptive and general diagnostic criteria. There are no independent valid tests, but the last two years have seen recommendations from the USA and UK for a more thorough diagnostic assessment. For the diagnosis of DAMP, as it is used in Sweden, there are no proper scientific studies. More specific criteria are described in a Danish reference programme for children with DAMP.
Rasmussen
Niels Henrik
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Børneafdeling L, Amtssygehuset i Gentofte, DK-2900 Hellerup.
D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D003718:Denmark; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011379:Prognosis; D013548:Sweden; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States