1. Knowledge and Understanding
ADHD Training
Knowledge and Understanding
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2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. 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)
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5. The Truth Behind ADHD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je2GK9qvzP0
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6. 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.
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7. To medicate or not to medicate?
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