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ADHD screening: Begin earlier, continue longer - - Contemporary Pediatrics

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Evaluations for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should begin in children at 4 years and continue until 18 years, which significantly expands the age range for recommended screening. Released at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, the clinical practice guidelines recommend behavioral interventions as the first-line treatment in preschool children. The guidelines also have some new suggestions related to methylphenidate treatment for chi

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Tags: Behavior, ADHD, ADHD Medication, Disease and Condition, Children's Health, American Academy of Pediatrics