J Korean Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry.
2012 Oct;23(Suppl):S66-S71.
Treatment of Developmental Disorders with ADHD Symptoms
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- 1Department of Psychiatry, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
- 2Department of Psychiatry, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ahndh@hanyang.ac.kr
- 3Dr Shin's Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Department of Psychiatry, Seoul Metropolitan Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 5Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.
- 6Department of Psychiatry, National Health Insurance Corporation, Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
Abstract
- Developmental disorders such as mental retardation, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disorders are frequently associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The existing data for the pharmacological treatment of ADHD symptoms with developmental disorders suggest that the agents used to treat ADHD in typically developing children appear to have some benefit. However, the risks of treatment including side effect in these population appear to be greater than in typically developing children. Therefore, when considering pharmacotherapy for developmental disorders with ADHD symptoms, a cautious approach of starting with a low dosage and close monitoring of side effect are recommended.
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