Introduction:

attention deficit disorder with hyperkinesia is one of the neurodevelopmental disorders. The diagnosis of this disease is essentially clinical, which constitutes a challenge for the professionals involved.

Patient information:

seven-year-old white male schoolboy who has always presented marked restlessness, difficult behavioral control and low tolerance to frustrations. At school his attention is very dispersed and he has presented frequently indiscipline. In spite of having a good intellectual level, his learning is affected.

Conclusions:

opportune diagnosis, followed by a multimodal, multidisciplinary and intersectorial treatment, is important in cases like this one.

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