GIUSEPPE MÁRIO C. PASTURA
Médico, Mestre em Clínica Médica, Setor de Saúde de Criança e do Adolescente da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.
PAULO MATTOS
Médico, Doutor em Psiquiatria, Professor Adjunto de Psiquiatria da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.
ALEXANDRA P. Q. CAMPOS ARAÚJO
Médica, Doutora em Neurologia, Professora Adjunta de Neurologia Infantil da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.
Abstract:
Objective: This review aims at providing Pediatricians, Pediatric Neurologists and Psychiatrists an update on the relationship between scholar achievement and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Sources: Data was obtained by a comprehensive, non-systematic review of medical literature. Summary of the findings: Data obtained from literature shows that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, specially inattentive subtype, is related to underachievement. Conclusions: Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are at risk for underachievement and must receive special care.
Keywords:Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, underachievement, child, adolescent