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Consensus statement of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics on evaluation and management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Abstract

Justification

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is highly prevalent in children worldwide. Management of ADHD requires a systematic, multidisciplinary approach and therefore evidence-based, standardized national guidelines are essential.

Process

A meeting for formulation of national consensus guidelines on neurodevelopmental disorders was organized by Indian Academy of Pediatrics in Mumbai, on 18th and 19th December, 2015. The invited experts included Pediatricians, Developmental Pediatricians, Pediatric Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Remedial Educators and Clinical Psychologists. The participants framed guidelines after extensive discussions.

Objective

To provide consensus guidelines on evaluation and management of ADHD in children in India.

Recommendations

ADHD is a chronic condition and thus education of patients, families, and teachers regarding the diagnosis is an integral part of management. Involvement of patient the and the family in the management program is extremely vital. Management of ADHD centers on the achievement of target outcomes, which are chosen in collaboration with the child, parents, and school personnel. Coexisting conditions must be treated concurrently with ADHD. Modalities of management of ADHD include behavioral interventions, medications, and educational interventions. These modalities can be implemented individually or in combination.

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  1. New Horizons Group, Mumbai, India

    Samir Dalwai

  2. Aster Medcity, Kochi, India

    Jeeson Unni

  3. Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India

    Veena Kalra

  4. Department of Pediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

    Pratibha Singhi

  5. Department of Pediatrics, Bharatiya Vidyapeeth Medical College and Hospital, Pune, India

    Leena Shrivastava

  6. Kerala University, Thrissur, India

    Mkc Nair

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National Consultation Meeting for Developing IAP Guidelines on Neuro Developmental Disorders under the aegis of IAP Childhood Disability Group and the Committee on Child Development and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Dalwai, S., Unni, J., Kalra, V. et al. Consensus statement of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics on evaluation and management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Indian Pediatr 54, 481–488 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-017-1052-z

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