Strategies for Teens with ADHD What you need to know about it & how to support your teen positively with ADHD Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching April 4, 2012

The combination factor Why teens? ADHD... What’s going on here? TEENS..... The tendencies RISKS.... For ADD and for teens NEEDS... What does that equal? Support/attention. Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

you will learn TONIGHT.. MORE KNOWLEDGE OF ADHD CO-MORBID CONDITIONS OF ADHD THE RISKS THE SYMPTOMS/TYPICAL PROBLEMS THE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE STRATEGIES SOLUTIONS/RESOURCES Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

WHY AM I HERE...? WHO AM I? Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

The science... Pre-frontal cortex Limbic brain Executive functions Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Neuro-transmitters Biologically deficient PET scans Pre-frontal cortex Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Main symptoms Hyper-activity (physical and or cognitive) Inattention Impulsivity How it’s measured...3 types of ADHD Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

3 types of ADHD Hyperactive/impulsive type Primarily Inattentive Combined type Unique as a thumb print (over possible 18,000 combinations) Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Lesser known symptoms Hyper-focus Perfectionism Black & white thinking Overwhelm Time myopia Sensory processing disorders Emotional/dramatic Poor frustration toleration Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Co-morbid conditions ODD-Oppositional defiant disorder OCD-Obsessive compulsive disorder Depression Anxiety Bi-polar Tourettes/tics Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

How the dinosaurs got left behind? A normal day at my house.... Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

In real life...what does that looks like? Procrastination Low motivation Blurting /interupting Forgetful Disorganized Reading problems Constant chatter Sleep problems Socially awkward Cannot finish projects Loses things Written work is tough Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

What the experts say It is a lifespan condition 70% of children go on to have it as adults It is totally treatable It can have very serious consequences if not treated The best way to treat ADHD is a multi modal appraoch It is hereditary (85% heritable) Early treatment gives better long term outcome Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Dr Russell Barkley Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

The risks 11 times more likely to go to jail 5 times more likely to be in an accident 2 times more likely to become an addict 11 times more likely to become oppositional 4 times more likely to be arrested 3 times more likely to fail a grade and fail high school Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Scaring you! Act now for best outcome.... Know the facts in order to move forward.... Don’t get trapped in the minimizing movement.. Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

What can we do? The rainbow bullets Medication Exercise Diet/nutrition/ supplements Systems Knowing strengths Coaching/tutor/help Accommodations Rewards and consequences Structure/parenting Habits and routines Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Solutions... Education Advocate GP.... medication/diagnosis Naturopath/diet/nutrition Coach/therapist/tutor Specialist, Psych ed assessment School, SRT, Social worker,Counsellor Commit to process Put on your own mask! Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Strength based solutions Who is this person? Find strengths & capitalize Accept the traits Minimize the challenges Build confidence Love who they are Find the best ways for them to work Opportunities to shine Set them up for success Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Famous ADHd-ers If we could go back in history and diagnose.... Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Today’s ADHd success stories What’s possible... Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Strategies for Teens... AND ANYONE ELSE! Timers/deadlines ( POMODORO, TIME TIMER ) Body doubles Interest Rewards Consequences Chunking Take the pressure off One thing at a time Movement Find your tribe A.ssign,D.elegate, H.ire out, D.elete..... Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Where to go now? Your resources, local and beyond Support groups Workshops Websites Books Experts Indigotreecoaching.com Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Thanks.... Etc; IRHS... Elaine Fung Workshops (venue)? Question time Resource table Hand outs for you Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching

Resources