Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Explore the characteristics, diagnosis, and management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Learn about the impact on daily tasks, school performance, and life skills. Discover important questions to ask both the individual with ADHD and their caregivers. Gain insights into approaching others for additional information on ADHD behaviors.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Background by 6 months of hyperactivity-impulsivity and/or inattention. It may affect ability to complete daily tasks, perform well in school, and develop certain life skills. Characteristics should be present across multiple environments (e.g. school, home, extracurricular activities) prior to the age of 12.
Who else might you approach for more information on George s behaviour?
Diagnosis NICE: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Management; 2019
ICD-11 Diagnostic Criteria ICD-11: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; 2022
ICD-11 Diagnostic Criteria ICD-11: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; 2022
ADHD in Girls and Women NICE: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Management; 2019 ICD-11: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; 2022
What can be done to help George and Sophie manage their ADHD?
NICE Guidelines: ADHD Management in Primary Care NICE: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Management; 2019
NICE Guidelines: ADHD Management in Secondary Care NICE: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Management; 2019
ADHD Stigmatization Mueller et al., 2012. Stigma in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
References and Resources https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/causes/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/treatment/ https://icd.who.int/en https://doi.org/10.1007/s12402-012-0085-3 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng87/chapter/Recommendations#recognition-identification-and- referral (Accessed: February 9, 2023). Smaira Rana Chief Operations Officer, L.L.B. H. (2022) ADHD in girls and women psychiatry-UK, Psychiatry. Available at: https://psychiatry-uk.com/adhd-in-girls-and-women/ (Accessed: February 9, 2023).
