Viewing preschool disruptive behavior disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through a developmental lens: what we know and what we need to know.

Full Abstract

Empirical investigation into disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in early childhood has expanded considerably during the past decade. Although there have been considerable gains in the understanding of the presentation and course of these psychiatric disorders in early childhood, the lack of a developmental framework to guide nosologic issues likely impedes progress in this area. The authors propose that enhanced developmental sensitivity in defining symptoms of DBDs and ADHD may shed light on outstanding issues in the field. In particular, developmental specification may enhance specificity, sensitivity, and stability of DBDs and ADHD symptoms as well as inform our understanding of which type of treatment works best for whom. This article provides an overview of these critical issues.

Author information

Author/s: Chacko, Anil (A); Wakschlag, Lauren (L); Hill, Carri (C); Danis, Barbara (B); Espy, Kimberly Andrews (KA);

Affiliation: Department of Psychology, Queens College, City University of New York, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367, USA. anil.chacko(-atsign-)qc.cuny.edu

Grants: MH62437 (Agency:NIMH NIH HHS) ; P01 HD 038051 (Agency:NICHD NIH HHS) ; R01 DA014661 (Agency:NIDA NIH HHS) ; R01 HD050399 (Agency:NICHD NIH HHS) ; R01 MH065668 (Agency:NIMH NIH HHS) ; R01 MH68455 (Agency:NIMH NIH HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review

Journal: Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America (Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Jul; vol 18 (issue 3) : pp 627-43

Dates: Created 2009/06/02; Completed 2009/09/28;

PMID: 19486842, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 9/28/2009, IMS Date: )

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