Diagnosis and Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Primary Care for School-Age Children and Adolescents. Evaluation Algorithm.

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Source: Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in primary care for school-age children and adolescents. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2007 Mar. 69 p. Diagnosis and Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Primary Care for School-Age Children and Adolescents Evaluation Algorithm Learning/behavior problems (suspect ADHD). A A = Annotation Crisis? A Immediate assessment and/or referral. A Evaluation for key features of ADHD using DSM-IV/DSM-PC criteria: *Symptoms. *Onset. *Duration. *Pervasiveness. *Impairment. A Screen for other primary conditions and assess for comorbidities: A. Biomedical conditions (such as visual/auditory). B. Emotional/psychiatric problems. C. Family/psychosocial problems. D. Speech/language problems. E. Academic/learning problems. Does ADHD appear to be the primary diagnosis? A Out of guideline - coordinate care with subspecialty(s) as indicated Any additional related comorbidities identified? A Desire subspecialty consultation for ADHD management? A Out of guideline - need for further evaluation. A DSM-IV/DSM-PC criteria confirmed? A ADHD diagnostic formulation (see Management algorithm). A All copyrights are reserved by the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, Inc.