PPT-Myths vs. Facts – Reflections on ADHD

Richard Lougy LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist School Psychologist amp David Rosenthal MD Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist Published Authors and Lecturers on ADHD ADHD A Survival Guide for Parents and Teachers Hope Press2002. There’s a lot of information out there about prescription drugs, and it can be tough to distinguish myths from facts. When it comes to drugs and drug abuse, it’s important to get the facts from reliable sources. In the Web Hunt below, discover facts about prescription drugs from the scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the leading supporter of research on drug abuse and addiction in. Diagnosed and treated with medication . Diagnosed, but should . seek other . alternatives. ADHD . does not actually exist. Photo credit: Corbis. One of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity.. ?. Presentation by: Emily Peppers and Kathryn Olmstead . . ADD/ADHD. What is ADD/ADHD?. ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder. ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This disorder makes it difficult for people to function properly within the world. It is difficult for people to inhibit spontaneous responses (speech, movement, attentiveness, etc.).. Parenting, Early Experiences, and . the ADHD . Child. inconsistent . discipline . (. particularly maternal discipline) . poor supervision. low . paternal . involvement . punitive discipline methods. Common Symptoms, Differential Diagnoses, and Treatment Options. Dr. . Rachel Andaloro. Metrowest. . Neuropsychology . ASHPAC . meeting 3/17. ADHD . One of the most common childhood . disorders. Co-occurring conditions and non-stimulant medication. Jack Levine, MD FAAP. Commercial Interests Disclosure. Jack Levine, MD, FAAP. I have no relevant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider of commercial services discussed in this CME activity.. Craig Wiener . Ed.D. .. Assistant Professor. : University of Massachusetts Medical School, . Department of Family Medicine and Community Health . Clinical Director. : Family Health Center of Worcester. The Reflections . Program . is a national arts recognition and achievement program for students. Since 1969, over 10 million students across the nation have taken part in this popular PTA program.. The Reflections Program provides an excellent opportunity for students of all ages to:. Judy Dolins, MPH, Principal Investigator. Nancy Adams, MSM, Project Manager. Chapter Quality Network. Where are we headed on this ADHD Quality Journey?. Judy Dolins . Nancy Adams. I have no relevant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider of commercial services discussed in this CME activity.. Kevin M. Antshel, Ph.D.. Associate Professor of Psychiatry / Licensed Psychologist. Director, ADHD Lifespan Treatment, Education & Research Program. SUNY – Upstate Medical University. Outline. 10 principles of ADHD treatment. Bethany Drees. My Story. Reasons for interest. My definition. How I want to use the information. Definition/Symptoms. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A chronic condition that affects millions of children (one of the most common childhood disorders) and often persists into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. . Attention deficit (hyperactivity) Disorder. These twice exceptional students may have LAYERS of abilities and disabilities that can hide behind each other, deceiving the most discerning observer. . 1. Learning Objectives. Concept of childhood temperament. ADHD: . Symptoms & presentation. Epidemiology. Evaluation & diagnosis. Treatment/management strategies. Outcome . Concept: Child Temperament. Scottish ADHD Coalition Analysis . March 2018. www.scottishadhdcoalition.org. Prescribing data was obtained through a data request to ISD Scotland to add more detail by age and Health Board, based on their publication .