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Project

Revision of AAP Practice Guidlines for ADHD

Center:

CA-Stanford University School of Medicine, DBP

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Heidi Feldman
[email protected]
650-723-5711

Project Description:

ADHD is the most common developmental disorder of childhood. The American Academy of Pediatrics promulgated practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of ADHD in 2000 and 2001. The purpose was to standardize care and promote evidence-based practices. These guidelines are now in the course of being replaced. Dr. Feldman served as liaison to the committee from the Society for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.

Keyword(s):

ADHD, practice guidelines, evidence-based medicine

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National