American Academy of Pediatrics
Medication for children with attentional disorders. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Children With Disabilities and Committee on Drugs
Abstract
Increasing numbers of children with attentional difficulties have been treated with medication, especially during the last 25 years, and now adolescents and adults are also being recognized with attentional difficulties. This policy statement provides information on the role and the pharmacology of medications used to treat children with attention deficit disorders. Indications and use of medications are discussed and recommended drugs and dose levels are outlined. Information on adverse effects and common side effects is presented.
Source and rights
Published by Pediatrics, 1996. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Published
- 1996
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Pediatrics
- PubMed
- 8692637
- Added to Prognia
- 24 July 2026







