Efficacy and safety of methylphenidate on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children with Down syndrome.

M RocheC MircherJ ToulasE PriouxM ConteA RavelS FalqueroA LabidiS StoraS DurandAndre MegarbaneC Cieuta-Walti

Published in: Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR (2021)

Methylphenidate was effective and safe in treating ADHD in 76% of cases in children with DS, with few serious side effects to report. Early diagnosis of ADHD is important to improve the quality of life, learning, inclusion and socialisation of children with DS.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
young adults
working memory