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This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they exist. The article ends with the author's clinical recommendations.

A mother brings in her eight-year-old son for evaluation after he is suspended from riding the school bus for jumping out of his seat, teasing other children, and not following directions. He spends two to three hours a night with homework that he never successfully completes. His mother wants to know whether he has attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder. How should he be evaluated . . . [Full Text of this Article]

The Clinical Problem

Strategies and Evidence

Diagnosis

Treatment of the Patient

Therapy

Pharmacologic Interventions

            Methylphenidate and Dextroamphetamine

            Other Medications

Nonpharmacologic Interventions

            Behavioral Therapy

            Other Interventions

Special Populations

Areas of Uncertainty

Guidelines

Conclusions and Recommendations

Source Information

From the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing.

Address reprint requests to Dr. Rappley at the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, A118 E. Fee Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824, or at rappley@msu.edu.

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