Presented by Dr Ralph Gilbert, 2015.
ADHD: What is It? Triad: Inattentiveness, Hyperactivity, Impulsiveness Maladaptive and Pervasive Academic and Behavioral Problems Present in 2 or more areas Onset Prior to Age 12 Specific criteria needed for correct diagnosis Organic Cause Aetiology now known
Scientific Proof Genetic link -85% have relative affected -DNA deletions Brain Activity in Frontal cortex Less Nerve studies
Neural Pathway in Non-ADHD Brain
Dopamine Transmission
Re-uptake of Dopamine
Resting State in Non-ADHD Brain
The Pathway in ADHD
Dopamine Transmission Too many “Vacuum Cleaners”!
Resting State in ADHD Brain
Do we need to treat? ADHD School Peer relationships Marital status Traffic accidents Drug abuse Delinquency Occupational status Social/financial status Depression and Anxiety
MPH blocks 2/3 “Vacuum Cleaners”
Allowing normal transmission.....