ADHD Overview - Part I - Symptoms

ADHD is one of the most common childhood behavioral disorders, affecting up to 5 to 8 percent of the school-age population and 3-5% of adults. The disorder will persist into adolescence in up to 80 percent of the childhood cases, and into adulthood in up to 67 percent of these cases. It is therefore imperative that mental health, medical, and educational professionals have as much up-to-date knowledge of this disorder and its treatment as possible. This presentation serves as an introduction to ADHD will provide an overview of current information on the diagnosis, nature, comorbid disorders, demographic factors, developmental course, and etiologies of ADHD. Dr. Barkley will also provide an overview of the most effective treatment strategies for use with ADHD.
This is Part I and focuses on the primary characteristics of ADHD