Specialists in neurodivergence Dr Sarah Michaels and Caroline Gordon discuss key issues in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in primary care, including how to identify symptoms and support someone with ADHD, what support to offer, how to refer appropriately and the recommended pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Learning objectives
This module will extend your knowledge and understanding of:
- How ADHD is defined and its relationship with other neurological, psychiatric and physical disorders
- What to screen for in primary care and how to refer someone for specialist assessment
- How to offer support to children and their parents or carers, or adults, when ADHD is suspected and after diagnosis
- The recommended non-pharmacological management options
- Recommended pharmacological treatments and how these are given
- Specific issues for adults when diagnosed in childhood and transitioning to adult services, and when diagnosed in adulthood
Authors: Dr Sarah Michaels is a GP specialising in autism and ADHD, and ADHD advanced practitioner at Clinical Partners. Caroline Gordon is a senior nurse and clinical director at Clinical Partners
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