Abiodun A Oyebola
Back2Play Pediatrics, Canada
Title: Current pharmacotherapautic options for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders and co-morbidities: A general pediatrics perspetive
Biography
Biography: Abiodun A Oyebola
Abstract
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is probably the most common neurodevelopmental problem encoutered in children. These kids will present with inattention or difficulty with focus and hyperactivity. As a result, the family doctor and the general pediatrician are the first line of contact for the parent seeking assistance. While monotherapy is effective in treating ADHD, there are common co-morbidites associated with ADHD such as anxiety/depression, learning disorders, tourettes disorder, substance abuse and oppostional defiant disorder. Failure to treat these disorders will lead to poor outcomes in these group of children. This oral presentation will discuss monotherapy vs. combination therapy, treatment options available for the general pediatrician/family doctor in treatment of ADHD and co-morbidities.