November 1618, 1998
National Institutes of Health
The following are abstracts of presentations to the NIH Consensus Development Conference on Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. They are designed for the use of panelists and participants in the conference and as a reference document for anyone interested in the conference deliberations. We are grateful to the authors, who have summarized their materials and made them available in a timely fashion.(text-only version available for faster loading) (NOTE: This page is still under construction. Links to be added.)
These abstracts taken from the ADOBE PDF formatted file on the NIH site (1,400 kb). You may want to download the original if you have the time and have Adobe's Acrobat Reader.
I. Overview and Introduction Introduction |
II. ADHD as a Disorder in Children, Adolescents, and Adults Current Diagnostic Schema/Core Dimensions |
III. Impact The Prevalence and Cross-Cultural Validity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
IV. Safety and Efficacy of TreatmentsShort and Long Term Stimulant Medications |
V. Substance Abuse Risks of Stimulant Treatment Alcohol, Nicotine, Stimulants and Other Drugs |
V. Existing Practices and Parriers Regarding Assessment and Treatment A National Perspective on Treatments and Services for Children with ADHD |
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