Stacey Singer-Leshinsky, MSEd, RPA-CMarch 02, 2011
KEY POINTS■ Early identification and management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a positive effect on academic, behavioral, and social performance.
■ The etiology of ADHD is related to low levels of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.
■ The diagnosis of ADHD is made on clinical suspicion and should include evidence from family members, caretakers, and teachers.
■ The management of ADHD must be a collaborative effort between family, school, and clinician focusing on target outcomes.
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