Watch the Project Echo Child and Adolescent ADHD Series playlist on YouTube.
The aims of the sessions were to:
- Describe the diagnostic classification of ADHD and identify commonly co-occurring conditions.
- Recognise the diverse experiences of children, adolescents and their caregivers and describe a patient centred and biopsychosocial approach to functional recovery and well-being.
- Discuss the potential role of primary care in ADHD identification, assessment, management, and support.
- Evaluate the barriers to providing best practice ADHD care for children, adolescents and their families.
- Participate in a community of interest, learning and practice.
Topics covered in this series include:
- Principles of best practice ADHD care.
- Screening and assessment: understanding the experiences behind the behaviours and navigating the system.
- Co-occurring conditions (sleep, learning, anxiety, neurodevelopmental disorders, risky behaviours).
- The role of stimulants and other medications in treatment.
- Recovery, social inclusion and connections.
Last modified: 7 May, 2024