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The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 23, No. 1, 2-12 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405070230010201

A School-Based Approach to Early Identification and Management of Students With ADHD

Michelle T. Dang, RN, MSN

California State University, Sacramento, Division of Nursing, Sacramento, CA

Dawn Warrington, RN, MSN

Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento, CA

Tan Tung, RN, BSN

Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento, CA

Dian Baker, RN, MSN, CPNP

California State University, Sacramento, Division of Nursing, Sacramento, CA

Richard J. Pan, MD, MPH

University of California-Davis, Davis, CA

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most challenging chronic conditions for children, families, schools, and physicians. Because symptoms of ADHD can be mistaken for other health conditions and misdiagnosis can occur, accurate diagnosis and treatment require comprehensive evaluation. This article introduces a school-based framework— ADHD Identification and Management in Schools (AIMS)—developed by a multidisciplinary team composed of a pediatrician, school nurses, and school psychologists that sought to improve communication between school personnel and physicians, standardize practice, and improve the quality of care for children with ADHD. The framework provides school nurses with an evidence-based, systematic method for early identification and management of children with ADHD.

Key Words: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder • early identification • framework • mental health • school nurse • student success team


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