David O Childers Jr., MD

Articles by David O Childers Jr., MD

Considerations for diagnosing ADHD

ByPat F. Bass III, MD, MS, MPH,David O Childers Jr., MD

January 3rd 2020

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its comorbidities can pose significant challenges for children in your practice. It's imperative to know key symptoms as well as the criteria for the condition.

6 key symptoms of hyperactivity to consider for an ADHD diagnosis

ByPat F. Bass III, MD, MS, MPH,David O Childers Jr., MD

November 21st 2019

When considering a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it's important for the clinician to keep an eye out for symptoms of hyperactivity. Here are 6 key symptoms to aid in diagnosis.

9 symptoms of inattention to consider for ADHD

ByPat F. Bass III, MD, MS, MPH,David O Childers Jr., MD

October 15th 2019

When considering a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), here are 9 symptoms of inattention to remember.

5 criteria for diagnosing ADHD

ByPat F. Bass III, MD, MS, MPH,David O Childers Jr., MD

October 2nd 2019

When determining whether a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the correct diagnosis, here are 5 important criteria to consider.

6 pitfalls to avoid in managing ADHD

ByPat F. Bass III, MD, MS, MPH,David O Childers Jr., MD

August 7th 2019

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may affect a significant number of children in a pediatric practice. This article reviews diagnostic criteria, comorbidities, and complications of ADHD as well as pitfalls that confront the treating pediatrician.