ADHD Flashcards
What is ADHD?
Extreme end of hyperactivity and inability to concentrate (attention deficit)
Affects the person’s ability to carry out everyday tasks develop, normal skills and perform well in school
Features of ADHD
- Very short attention span
- Quickly moving from one activity to another
- Quickly losing interest in a task and not being able to persist with challenging tasks
- Constantly moving or fidgeting
- Impulsive behaviour
- Disruptive or rule breaking
How to manage ADHD
Healthy diet and exercise
Food triggers diary + eliminate
Medication
Comprehensive, holistic shared treatment plan that adresses psychological, behavioural and occupational or educational needs
What are medications for ADHD?
Central nervous stimulants
Examples of ADHD meds
Methylphenidate
Dexamfetamine
Atomoxetine - SNRI
What to take into account with managing ADHD?
the severity of ADHD symptoms and impairment, and how these affect or may affect everyday life (including sleep)
their goals
their resilience and protective factors
the relative impact of other neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions
What offer to parents of children under 5 with ADHD?
Group training programme
What support should be offered for children over 5 years of age with ADHD?
Parents and carers = 1-2 sessions on
education and info on causes and impact of ADHD
Advice on parenting strategies
Liason with school college or uni
What co occuring condition often means extra support is needed to manage these children with ADHD?
Oppositional defiant disoder
When consider a course of CBT for younh people with ADHD?
When benefitted from medication but symptoms still casuing significant impairment in at least one domain
What areas should CBT adress for ADHD?
Social skills with peers
Problem solving
Self control
Active listening skills
Dealing with and expressing feelings
What age can you offer medication for ADHD to?
Children over 5 years
Whats the first line medication for ADHD?
Methylphenidate, long or short acting
What is 2nd line medication for children with ADHD?
Lisdexamfetamine
What medication choice has less side effects and can be directlyswapped for lisdexamfetamine?
Dexamfetamine
