Dielmann Kim. Assessment and evaluation of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in the United States

Dielmann Kim. Assessment and evaluation of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in the United States // Preschool Education Today. 2009, Issue 3 - p. 92-93.

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2009, 3

Kim Dielmann
PhD in psychology, professor of Department of Psychology and Councelling of Uniersity of Central Arkansas

Abstract

Children diagnosed with ADHD during early childhood are viewed as problematic across raters and settings. Appropriately credentialed professionals in the U.S. have different views of what constitutes a comprehensive evaluation, but similar methods are conducted. Medication has been found to help alleviate negative symptoms, but the long-term use of stimulant drugs can affect development.