EUNETHYDIS -- searching for valid aetiological candidates of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Hyperkinetic Disorder.
BACKGROUND
To step up research in ADHD, exchange of ideas, working together on key theoretical models and cooperative studies are necessary.


OBJECTIVE
To report about a European approach with strong links to the rest of the world.


METHODS
European Network on Hyperkinetic Disorders (Eunethydis) studies of Attention -- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Hyperkinetic Disorder (HKD) is briefly reviewed in the context of the international effort to discover the aetiology of the disorder.


RESULTS
There are promising neurobiological, neurophysiological and neuropsychological candidates to explain the nature of ADHD/HKD.


CONCLUSIONS
Eunethydis has shown to be a fruitful platform for ADHD research and has good resources for its further development.
Sergeant
Joseph
J
Free University, Clinical Neuropsychology, De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. j.a.sergeant@psy.vu.nl
D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002531:Cerebellum / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D005060:Europe; D005625:Frontal Lobe / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D006948:Hyperkinesis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007391:International Cooperation; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests