ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, and diagnosis rates continue to rise each year.While diagnosis hinges on the presence of core symptoms like hyperactivity and inattentiveness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) is almost always accompanied by other signature factors and comorbidities – like emotional lability, mood disorders, and behavioral problems – that play a critical role in a patient’s care and trajectory.
Improving the quality of care for a child means understanding the full scope of ADHD challenges, the role of a comprehensive evaluation, and the importance of early intervention.ADHD rarely exists in isolation.
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