Table 1. ADHD management and workup strategy stratified based on age.

Age group	Diagnostic and management strategy
Preschool Children (Age 4-5)	Behavioral therapy administered by parents or teachers.
Children (Age 6-12)	Medical management with consideration for comorbid learning disorders, and sleep disorders (i.e. obstructive sleep apnea, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, ADHD).
Adolescents (Age >12)	Medical management primarily with stimulants, peer-to-peer interventions, behavioral therapy. Recognizing acute stressors, sleep disorders, etc.