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The Assessment of ADHD in Persons with Developmental Disabilities

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosed in childhood. Significant educational, psychological, and medical resources are expended in the assessment and treatment of persons with ADHD. Even the most seasoned clinician will face challenges when assessing ADHD in children with developmental disabilities. The core symptoms of ADHD can combine in thousands of ways to render the diagnosis and comorbid conditions abound. The clinician must understand a child’s unique experience with the identified developmental disability before attempting to assess for ADHD. This chapter provides detailed guidance on the assessment of ADHD in persons with developmental disabilities.

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