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Dr. Øvergaard et al. Reply.

Authors :
Øvergaard KR
Oerbeck B
Friis S
Pripp AH
Biele G
Aase H
Zeiner P
Source :
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry [J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry] 2018 Sep; Vol. 57 (9), pp. 701-702.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

We appreciate that Rimvall et al. read our latest article with interest. <superscript>1</superscript> Early and accurate screening of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is important for the remediation of the disorder. Clinicians' lack of time has been identified as a barrier to screening for behavioral disorders. <superscript>2</superscript> A short screener such as the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) hyperactivity-inattention (HI) subscale holds the potential to improve detection of ADHD in preschoolers. Rimvall et al. make the point that diagnosing children with ADHD requires a broader assessment that includes information from parents, teachers, and the child. We agree, except to say that 3-year-old children are too young to provide information.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1527-5418
Volume :
57
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
30196877
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2018.05.021