attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) is a commonly diagnosed childhood disorder that affects approximately 3 to 7% of children. as a result, adhd is one of the most common presenting problems among children referred to mental health professionals. pharmacotherapy is the most commonly recommended intervention for adhd and it has been shown to be the optimal treatment option in cases w...

introduction: the purpose of our study was to evaluate the frequency of behavioral problem in pre school-aged children with visual problem. methods: in this expost facto study, which was selected via convenient sampling , 143 children ranging in age from 3-6 years that refer to optometry clinic for routine eye examination were evaluated . after complete ocular exams including evaluation of visu...

background & aim:  according to the previous studies, anxiety along with some other psychiatric disorders is common among mothers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). since maternal anxiety affects mother-child interactions, early treatment plays an important role in the prognosis of adhd in children. this study aimed to determine the relationship between maternal a...

The prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been estimated at 3-7% in the population. Children with this disorder are often characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity, which can significantly impact on many aspects of their behaviour and performance. This study investigated the characteristics of the SWAN Rating Scale and its discrimi...

Epistaxis is an important otorhinolaryngological emergency, which usually has an apparent etiology, frequently local trauma in children. Here we present a case report wherein the epistaxis was recalcitrant, and proved to have a psychiatric disorder as an underlying basis. The child was diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, hyperactive type, which led to trauma to nasal mucosa...

Attention Deficiency Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that encompasses attention deficit and/or hyperactivity-impulsive issues. Parents, teachers, and caregivers are responsible for identifying children with ADHD by observing their social emotional behaviour, examining retention ability, learning problems to provide the necessary remediation. This comprehensive revie...

objectives: the purpose of the present study was comparing visuo-spatial attention between children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-inattentive (adhd-i) type and normal children. methods: in this cross-sectional study fifteen (7-10 years of age) children were classified with adhd-i type and 15 normal children were matched for age, sex, and iq. they were selected trough simple rand...