Diagnostics and therapy of attention deficit disorders

Abstract

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common reasons for parents to seek help from child therapists or pediatricians. Parents are often notified by the school, if their child cannot follow lessons properly and disturbs other pupils during their work. Often, the report card contains corresponding remarks. Conflicts during homework are also common. Children with ADHD are unable to focus their attention and/or are hyperactive and impulsive. In order to select a proper intervention, it is necessary to specify the presented subtype using neuropsychological tests and to determine the severity of the disorder.