stic Algorithm
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aregiver specific questions concerning major symptoms of ADHD in the patient* and if
uation
ptoms listed in DSM-IV-TR (Table 1) to determine:
f symptoms)
ers (eg, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, depression, mania, anxiety disorders,
btain rating scale from appropriate teacher(s) or schoolwork samples, report cards
ther comorbid disorders and to assess age-appropriateness of vocabulary, thought processes,
t indicated
but should be performed if patient���s history suggests low achievement in language or
D (Table 1)
morbid disorder symptoms to determine whether:
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young children)
after onset of ADHD)
ssive outbursts, decreased need for sleep, age-inappropriate levels of sexual interest)
aused by it and occur after childhood
symptoms stemming from ADHD and may dissipate once ADHD is successfully treated
n (Treatment Algorithm )
by nature of patient���s comorbid disorder(s)
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