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ADHD - Related Resources

Cochrane reviews

There is insufficient evidence on the effect of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for ADHD in chilhren and adolescents Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Pufa) for ADHD in Children and Adolescents.
Methylphenidate, clonidine, guanfacine, desipramine and atomoxetine may reduce ADHD symptoms in children with tics Drug Treatment for ADHD in Children with Comorbid Tic Disorders.
There is insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of meditation therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children Meditation Therapies for ADHD.
Family therapy is probably not effective for attention-deficit disorder in children and adolescents. Family Therapy for Attention-Deficit Disorder.
There is no evidence for the effectiveness of dextroamphetamine for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with intellectual disability (ID) Dextroamphetamine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children with Intellectual Disabilities.

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Literature

Culpepper L. Primary care treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. J Clin Psychiatry 2006;67 Suppl 8():51-8. [PubMed]
Schonwald A. Update: attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the primary care office. Curr Opin Pediatr 2005 Apr;17(2):265-74. [PubMed]
Wolraich ML, Bickman L, Lambert EW, Simmons T, Doffing MA. Intervening to improve communication between parents, teachers, and primary care providers of children with ADHD or at high risk for ADHD. J Atten Disord 2005 Aug;9(1):354-68. [PubMed]

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