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Journal of Public Health and Nutrition | Volume 2
July 05-06, 2019 | Paris, France
International Conference and Exhibition on
17
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World Congress on
Probiotics, Nutrition and Functional Foods
Pediatrics and Nutrition
Joint Event
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Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder: Overview of diagnosis and treatment
Rima Hamze Sinno
Hopital du Centre de la Mauricie, Canada
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ttention Deficit and Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a
disorder that manifests in childhood. Diagnostic criteria
for ADHD include symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and
/or inattention that occur in more than one setting and affect
function(academic,social,emotional…)Itisusuallydiscovered
during the early school years when a child begins to have
problems paying attention and/or being hyperactive. The
causesofADHDisn’tknownbutresearchershavefoundseveral
things that may lead to it .This includes hereditary, chemical
imbalance, Brain Changes, Substance abuse during pregnancy.
Symptoms are grouped in three categories: Inattention,
Hyperactivity, impulsivity. The treatment strategy for children
varies according to age. Treatment is based on behavioral
Therapy, Stimulant medication. In this presentation, we will
discuss how to recognize ADHD and the current medications
or therapies for this condition along the latest updates.
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rimahsinno@yahoo.com