Assessment and
Treatment for Comorbid Conditions and
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Americo F. Padilla, MD
With worldwide prevalence being so high, the challenge
that the psychiatric medical community faces is to properly diagnose and
treat these children so as to assist them in maintaining the highest level
of functioning. However, the existence of comorbid conditions which may
contribute to the ADHD child's level of functioning must be addressed in
order to maximize treatment interventions and positive outcomes.
Thus, this
article will address the following major areas of treatment:
Diagnosis of
ADHD
Identification
of Comorbid Conditions
Implication for
Treatment
