Affiliation:
1. BLK Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi, India
Abstract
The chapter introduces attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and provides an insight into the condition, its causes, treatment, and rehabilitation. The chapter aims to briefly cover the major aspects of the condition. It touches on the role of assessment tools and protocols followed to diagnose and treat ADHD. The content will cover causes of ADHD, reported from research done so far, and changes in the displayed symptoms as a child grows into an adult. Additionally, comorbid conditions which occur along with ADHD are introduced, including the variations among children and adults. Finally, the role of technology in treatments, assessments, and as a support system are presented. The chapter is not an exhaustive guide but a primer to the condition.
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