‘Attention deficits and subclinical epileptiform discharges: are EEG diagnostics in ADHD optional or essential?’

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Developmental Medicine & Child NeurologyVolume 46, Issue 7 p. 501-502 Free Access ‘Attention deficits and subclinical epileptiform discharges: are EEG diagnostics in ADHD optional or essential?’ Katja Becker MD, Corresponding Author Katja Becker MD Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Central Institute of Mental Health Mannheim, Germany E-mail: kbecker@zi-mannheim.deSearch for more papers by this authorJudith K Sinzig MD, Judith K Sinzig MD Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of CologneSearch for more papers by this authorMartin Holtmann MD, Martin Holtmann MD Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, JW Goethe-University, Frankfurt/MainSearch for more papers by this author Katja Becker MD, Corresponding Author Katja Becker MD Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Central Institute of Mental Health Mannheim, Germany E-mail: kbecker@zi-mannheim.deSearch for more papers by this authorJudith K Sinzig MD, Judith K Sinzig MD Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of CologneSearch for more papers by this authorMartin Holtmann MD, Martin Holtmann MD Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, JW Goethe-University, Frankfurt/MainSearch for more papers by this author First published: 13 February 2007 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2004.tb00514.xCitations: 5AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. References 1 Dunn DW., Austin JK., Harezlak J., Ambrosius WT. (2003)ADHD and epilepsy in childhood. Dev Med Child Neurol 45: 50– 54. 2 Noeker M., Haverkamp F. (2003) Neuropsychological deficiencies as a mediator between CNS dysfunction and inattentive behaviour in childhood epilepsy. Dev Med Child Neurol 45: 717– 718.(Letter). 3 Holtmann M., Becker K., Kentner-Figura B., Schmidt MH. (2003) Increased frequency of rolandic spikes in ADHD children. Epilepsia 44: 1241– 1244. 4 Hemmer SA., Pasternak JF., Zecker SG., Trommer BL. (2001) Stimulant therapy and seizure risk in children with ADHD. Pediatr Neurol 24: 99– 102. 5 Szatmari P., Offord DR., Boyle MH. (1989) Ontario Child Health Study: prevalence of attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 30: 219– 230. 6 Halperin JM. (1991) The clinical assessment of attention. Int J Neurosci 58: 171– 182. 7 Dulcan M. (1997) Practice parameters for the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 36 (Suppl. 10): 85– 121. 8 Deonna T., Zesiger P., Davidoff V., Maeder M., Mayor C., Roulet E. (2000) Benign partial epilepsy of childhood: a longitudinal neuropsychological and EEG study of cognitive function. Dev Med Child Neurol 42: 595– 603. 9 Weglage J., Demsky A., Pietsch M., Kurlemann G. (1997) Neuropsychological, intellectual, and behavioral findings in patients with centrotemporal spikes with and without seizures. Dev Med Child Neurol 39: 646– 651. 10 Baglietto MG., Battaglia FM., Nobili L., Tortorelli S., De Negri E., Caleva MG., Veneselli E., De Negri M. (2001) Neuropsychological disorders related to interictal epileptic discharges during sleep in benign epilepsy of childhood with centrotemporal or Rolandic spikes. Dev Med Child Neurol 43: 407– 412. Citing Literature Volume46, Issue7July 2004Pages 501-502 ReferencesRelatedInformation