Section 1: Diagnosis and epidemiology

A brief history of ADHD

Interest in adult ADHD

The core symptoms of ADHD

Diagnostic criteria for ADHD

Section 1: Recap

Prevalence of childhood ADHD and HKD

Prevalence of adult ADHD

Developmental course of ADHD

Comorbidity of adult ADHD

The strengths of people with ADHD

Section 1: Exercise

Section 1: Summary

Section 2: Neurobiology of ADHD

Genetics of ADHD

Environmental associations

Neuropsychology of ADHD: behavioural inhibition

Neuropsychology of ADHD: impaired motor control

Brain imaging of ADHD

Modes of action of ADHD medication

A model of brain dysfunction in ADHD

Section 2: Recap

Section 2: Summary

Section 3: Assessment of ADHD

Assessment of children with ADHD

Investigations and rating scales

Diagnostic assessment of adults with ADHD

Adult ADHD assessment - history and examination

Proposed BAP extended adult checklist

Rating scales for adults

Investigations

Neuropsychological testing

Difficulties and pitfalls in the assessment of adult ADHD

Section 3: Exercise

Section 3: Summary

Section 4: Treatment of ADHD

Management in children

Medication for ADHD

Stimulants

Atomoxetine

Other non-stimulants

Dosing regimes

Section 4: Recap

Prescribing issues

Prescribing guidelines

Choice of medication

Drug treatments guidelines

Monitoring medication

Pharmacotherapy and psychological treatment

Psychological treatment

A psychological programme

Education, self-help and support

Section 4: Summary

Section 5: Adult ADHD service issues

Issues for adult ADHD services

Medication for ADHD

Concerns regarding long-term stimulant use

Stimulant diversion

Developing ADHD services

Managing an adult ADHD assessment

An assessment pack for an adult ADHD assessment clinic

Section 5: Recap

Section 5: Summary

Module summary

Module test

Take-home notes

References

Acknowledgements

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