Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Can it be recognized and treated in children younger than 5 years?

Infants and Young Children

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 86-93

  Wolraich, Mark L ^a  

^a Department of Pediatrics   (United States)

Author keywords

History of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Preschoolers

Indexed keywords

EID: 33749449429     PISSN: 08963746     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00001163-200604000-00002     Document Type: Review

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