Challenge for diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder comorbid with intellectual disability/developmental delay
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and is one of the most common childhood disorders in those with intellectual disability/developmental delay(ID/DD).Patients with this comorbidity present complex symptoms and significant functional impairments,leading to difficulties in diagnosis and suboptimal treatment outcomes.Treatment of ADHD comorbid with ID requires a comprehensive approach that includes both non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.Overall,multidisciplinary comprehensive assessment and treatment,combined with long-term follow-up and individualized management,can help improve the quality of life and functionality of patients with this comorbidity.
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