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Illinois Doc Assist ADHD Presentation
This document provides an overview of screening, diagnosing, and treating ADHD in the primary care setting. It discusses the role of primary care providers in evaluating and managing ADHD. Key points include recommendations for screening children for ADHD during well-child visits, diagnostic criteria according to the DSM-IV, common presentations in primary care, use of rating scales to assess symptoms, treatment options including psychosocial interventions and medications like stimulants, and guidelines for dosing stimulant medications. The goal is to help primary care providers properly diagnose and manage ADHD cases that present in their practices.
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