Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and the challenges of close friendship

Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 67-72

  Normand, Sébastien ^a   Schneider, Barry H ^a   Robaey, Philippe ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA   (Canada)

^b CHILDREN S HOSPITAL OF EASTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Close friendship; Peer relationships interventions; Pharmacological treatment

Indexed keywords

METHYLPHENIDATE; PSYCHOSTIMULANT AGENT;

ARTICLE; ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER; BEHAVIOR DISORDER; CHILD BEHAVIOR; FRIENDSHIP; HEALTH PROGRAM; HUMAN; MEDICAL RESEARCH; PEER GROUP; PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE; SOCIAL ADAPTATION; SOCIAL INTERACTION;

EID: 34347269166     PISSN: 12097268     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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