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The Family Physician’s Perspective on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Collaborating With Parents and Teachers

The family physician or pediatrician is usually the first professional to evaluate and treat the Child with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  Although educators’ and parents’ role in assisting children with ADHD have been described thoroughly, many parents and teachers might not appreciate the physician’s perspective.  The physician is a vital and important member of the ADHD treatment team.  This article can help parents, teachers, and others working with children who have ADHD better understand the physician’s vantage point.

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