PurposeClinicians working in UK child mental health services are faced with several challenges in providing accurate assessment and diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Within the South London & Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Trust, community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (...
Children who have displayed challenging behavior from a very young age could be suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). On the other hand, it's important to keep in mind, your child may have a different disorder, for example, Asperger Syndrome, Conduct Disorder or Dyslexia...
There are no lab tests for ADHD. Instead, your child's doctor will ask them questions, listen to your description of behavior problems, and look at their teacher's comments. To get a diagnosis, your child must show some combo of symptoms for 6 months, like not paying attention, hyperactiv...
If your child is living with ADHD, diving into their point of view could help you better grasp what they’re feeling and experiencing. Find out what they see, say -- and feel. Video Your Role as the Parent How can you help your child better understand their diagnosis and treatment plan...
Childhood neuroblastoma can be separated into high and low risk groups, with prognosis depending on age at diagnosis. Here, the authors show that low and high risk neuroblastoma tumours are composed of different cell types with different malignancy potential. O. C. Bedoya-Reina W. Li S. Schlis...
Recommendations for the transition of patients with ADHD from child to adult healthcare services: a consensus statement from the UK adult ADHD network The aim of this consensus statement was to discuss transition of patients with ADHD from child to adult healthcare services, and formulate recommendat...
When Michele Jarvie received a triple co-morbid diagnosis for her son Connor, then eight, she was relieved to finally have answers. But the labels of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and anxiety disorder were just the beginning of a long journey to find the right medications and support...
Screening for ADHD in adults is a bit different. The doctor may want to talk with your spouse or other family members. They'll want to find out if you had symptoms in childhood. Knowing if an adult had ADHD behavior as a child is important for making a diagnosis. ...
As a parent or caretaker, you’ve probably helped your child through sadness, anger, or frustration many times. But in kids with ADHD, these feelings can seem bigger or heavier. Emotional dysregulation often comes along with ADHD. In children who have this symptom, their negative reactions to...
What treatment outcomes matter in adolescent depression? A Q-study of priority profiles among mental health practitioners in the UK and Chile. January 31, 2023 [MEDLINE Abstract] Exploring telediagnostic procedures in child neuropsychiatry: addressing ADHD diagnosis and autism symptoms through supervised ...