Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and comorbidity: A review of literature

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with onset in early childhood. It is a clinically heterogenous condition with comorbidity posing a distinct challenge to diagnosing and managing these children and adolescents. This review aims to provide an over...

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Published in:World journal of clinical cases 2019-09, Vol.7 (17), p.2420-2426
Main Authors: Gnanavel, Sundar, Sharma, Pawan, Kaushal, Pulkit, Hussain, Sharafat
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Language:English
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Summary:Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with onset in early childhood. It is a clinically heterogenous condition with comorbidity posing a distinct challenge to diagnosing and managing these children and adolescents. This review aims to provide an overview of comorbidity with ADHD including other neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disorders, externalising and internalising disorders. Challenges in screening for, diagnosing and managing comorbidity with ADHD are summarised. Also, methodological challenges and future directions in research in this interesting field are highlighted.
ISSN:2307-8960
2307-8960
DOI:10.12998/wjcc.v7.i17.2420