Diagnostic & Treatment Guidelines

Symptoms and Diagnostic Criteria

AMA Policy Statement

Diagnosis of AD/HD in Adults (WWK9)

Diagnosis of AD/HD in Adults (WWK9S)

NIH Consensus Statement

NIMH Multimodal Treatment Study

AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines

AACAP Practice Parameters

Comprehensive Assessment of AD/HD in Children

Rating Scales and Checklists

Professionals Who Diagnose and Treat AD/HD

Treatment Overview

Medication Management

Behavioral Treatment

Complementary and Other Interventions

Parent Education and Training

Coexisting Conditions

Diagnostic & Treatment Guidelines

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To help parents, adults, and especially professionals who treat children and adults with AD/HD, several professional organizations have prepared statements and guidelines to provide a road map for the assessment and treatment of AD/HD. These statements and guidelines can help families work together with their healthcare providers to make sure they are making the best choices for their children and themselves.

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Adult AD/HD: Evaluation and Treatment in Family Medicine
The American Academy of Family Physicians published an article on Adult AD/HD in its peer-reviewed journal, American Family Physician.

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