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ADHD is believed to affect the parts of the brain responsible for executive functioning and impulse control. It is also the part of the brain responsible for decision making, organisation and attentiveness. There is a large body of evidence implicating the neurons of the dopamine and adrenaline pathways in ADHD. The mainline treatments for ADHD are the stimulant medications methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine. These medicines are safe and effective for treating ADHD in children and young people (as well as adults too). The average response rate to treatment is between 70 and 80%. 

Did you know that an estimated half to three quarters of children with ADHD also present with symptoms of emotional dysregulation such as anger, irritability, low frustration tolerance and outbursts?

NON-MEDICATION APPROACHES

Other approaches to ADHD management include several non-pharmacological i.e.,psychosocial interventions, all of which can be sorted into three categories: behavioural parent training (BPT), behavioural classroom management (BCM), and behavioural peer interventions (BPI). BPT and BCM are well established evidence based treatments. In severe ADHD with marked functional impairments, medication should always be at the core of the treatment plan in children older than 5 years.

NON-MEDICATION APPROACHES

Other approaches to ADHD management include several non-pharmacological i.e.,psychosocial interventions, all of which can be sorted into three categories: behavioural parent training (BPT), behavioural classroom management (BCM), and behavioural peer interventions (BPI). BPT and BCM are well established evidence based treatments. In general, the goals of behaviour therapy are to encourage positive behaviours and discourage unwanted or problem behaviours.

COMBINATION TREATMENT

 

In severe ADHD with marked functional impairments, medication should always be at the core of the treatment plan in children older than 5 years. Good care plans will often include a combination of behavioural or psychosocial approaches and medication treatment. 

complex ADHD 

Dyslexia and ADHD are two of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood. ADHD is a highly comorbid condition frequently associated with dyslexia. Between these two disorders there appears to be a bi-directional relationship. Co-morbidity is very high if one examines children with dyslexia for ADHD or children with ADHD for dyslexia.

Germano and Gagliano, developmental neuropsychology, 35 (5), 475-493

complex ADHD 

Dyslexia and ADHD are two of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood. ADHD is a highly comorbid condition frequently associated with dyslexia. Between these two disorders there appears to be a bi-directional relationship. Co-morbidity is very high if one examines children with dyslexia for ADHD or children with ADHD for dyslexia.

Germano and Gagliano, Developmental Neuropsychology, 35 (5), 475-493

 

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