title: [ADHD should be given more attention--early interventions prevents unnecessary suffering].
abstract: ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental/neuropsychiatric disorder affecting about 5 percent of children. About 2-3 percent meet diagnostic criteria in adulthood as well. The core symptoms include inattention with or without hyperactivity/restlessness and impulsivity. The main cognitive deficit involves executive functions, probably related to a weak reward system. Symptoms will affect daily functioning at home, among friends and at school/work. In girls and women particularly, a correct diagnosis of ADHD is often late, or is not at all appropriately considered. Co-existing disorders are common; dyslexia, developmental coordination disorder, emotional lability, conduct disorder, autistic symptoms, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, Tourette syndrome, eating disorder, sleeping disorder, and substance abuse. Extensive research in ADHD has increased knowledge in genetics, neurobiology, neuropsychology, intervention, and treatment. Despite this, many individuals with ADHD are not offered a correct assessment, and accordingly, not given appropriate support and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Neurovetenskap och fysiologi - Gillbergcentrum Gothenburg, Sweden Neurovetenskap och fysiologi - Gillbergcentrum Gothenburg, Sweden.
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fernell
authors.affiliation: Vo Vuxenpsykiatri Lund - VUB-teamet Lund, Sweden Vo Vuxenpsykiatri Lund - VUB-teamet Lund, Sweden.
authors.forename: Lena
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nylander
authors.affiliation: Neurovetenskap och fysiologi - Gillbergcentrum Gothenburg, Sweden - , Sweden.
authors.forename: Björn
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kadesjö
authors.affiliation: Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology - Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre Gothenburg, Sweden Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology - Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre Gothenburg, Sweden.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gillberg
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D015897:Comorbidity; D061345:Early Medical Intervention; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D008297:Male