Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd): clinical features: Epidemiology ADHD occurs in 3-10% of children Childhood ADHD persists into adulthood in 10- 60% of cases ADHD occurs in 4.5% of adults Acquired risk factors Genetic risk factors Core clinical…

Epidemiology

  • ADHD occurs in 3-10% of children
  • Childhood ADHD persists into adulthood in 10- 60% of cases
  • ADHD occurs in 4.5% of adults

Acquired risk factors

Genetic risk factors

Core clinical features

Subtypes

Manifestations

Adult ADHD rating scales

References

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