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14 mar 2018 · This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve recognition and diagnosis, as well as the quality of care and support for people with ADHD.
NICE want this guideline to make a diference to children, young people and adults with ADHD by making sure: å everyone is correctly diagnosed – the guideline aims to improve recognition of ADHD by highlighting which groups of people are most likely to have it.
The advice in the NICE guideline covers: the care, treatment and support that children, young people and adults with ADHD should be offered and how families and carers can support people with ADHD. Click here for the full and quick reference NICE guidelines on ADHD.
When assessing a child with possible ADHD it is important to note that: Symptoms typically appear in children 3–7 years of age, but may not be recognized until after 7 years of age, especially if hyperactivity is not present. Symptoms should be present for at least 6 months.
NICE guideline review: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management (NG87) Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2020 Oct;105 (5):289-293. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-316928. Epub 2019 Nov 27. Authors. Rebecca Amy Dalrymple 1 , Lindsey McKenna Maxwell 2 , Shiuli Russell 2 , Jane Duthie 2. Affiliations.
This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve recognition and diagnosis, as well as the quality of care and support for people with ADHD.
Most guidelines reviewed describe ADHD diagnosis based on a complete clinical interview that comprises impairment assessment, mental state examination, development, family history, comorbidity and physical examination. The child and adolescent ADHD guidelines also included a family interview.
