Knowledge and Understanding ADHD Training Knowledge and Understanding Tia Hewitt (12013339) Overcoming Barriers to Learning and Participation

Aims and Objectives To gain a basic understanding of ADHD To think about how people with ADHD behave and see the world To consider strategies for working with people with ADHD Tia Hewitt (12013339) Overcoming Barriers to Learning and Participation

What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as when they start school. Most cases are diagnosed when children are 6 to 12 years old.   Tia Hewitt (12013339) Overcoming Barriers to Learning and Participation

Cont… The symptoms of ADHD usually improve with age, but many adults who are diagnosed with the condition at a young age continue to experience problems. People with ADHD may also have additional problems, such as sleep and anxiety disorders. (From NHS Website)   Tia Hewitt (12013339) Overcoming Barriers to Learning and Participation

The Truth Behind ADHD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je2GK9qvzP0 Tia Hewitt (12013339) Overcoming Barriers to Learning and Participation

How many people have ADHD? This is what the National Institute of Clinical Excellence 2008 says about ADHD. "ADHD is a heterogeneous behavioural syndrome characterised by the core symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. ADHD is thought to affect between 3 - 9% of school age children and young people in the UK (up to one child in a class of 30)" This is why we are seeing more and more children in school diagnosed with autism – and this is likely to continue to grow. Tia Hewitt (12013339) Overcoming Barriers to Learning and Participation

To medicate or not to medicate? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19923568 Tia Hewitt (12013339) Overcoming Barriers to Learning and Participation