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Perception Of Patients Most Concerning Behavior Varies Between Psychiatrists And Parents

According to a small-scale, in-office, observational study, psychiatrists and parents have significantly different perceptions of the importance of pediatric ADHD and psychiatric comorbidities, particularly regarding the patients' most concerning behavior. The study, which utilized accepted sociolinguistic methodologies to evaluate the tone, content and structure of in-office visits, was presented recently at the 20th annual U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress (USPMHC). [click link for full article]

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/adhd/

In schools, treatment plans are often poorly integrated. In addition, there are few special education funds directed specifically for ADHD
 

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