Section 1: Diagnosis and epidemiology

(1.1) Section 1: Diagnosis and epidemiology

(1.2) A brief history of ADHD

(1.3) Interest in adult ADHD

(1.4) The core symptoms of ADHD

(1.5) Diagnostic criteria for ADHD

(1.6) Section 1: Recap

(1.7) Prevalence of childhood ADHD and HKD

(1.8) Prevalence of adult ADHD

(1.9) Developmental course of ADHD

(1.10) Comorbidity of adult ADHD

(1.11) The strengths of people with ADHD

(1.12) Section 1: Exercise

(1.13) Section 1: Summary

Section 2: Neurobiology of ADHD

(2.1) Section 2: Neurobiology of ADHD

(2.2) Genetics of ADHD

(2.3) Environmental associations

(2.4) Neuropsychology of ADHD: behavioural inhibition

(2.5) Neuropsychology of ADHD: impaired motor control

(2.6) Brain imaging of ADHD

(2.7) Modes of action of ADHD medication

(2.8) A model of brain dysfunction in ADHD

(2.9) Section 2: Recap

(2.10) Section 2: Summary

Section 3: Assessment of ADHD

(3.1) Section 3: Assessment of ADHD

(3.2) Assessment of children with ADHD

(3.3) Investigations and rating scales

(3.4) Diagnostic assessment of adults with ADHD

(3.5) Adult ADHD assessment - history and examination

(3.6) Proposed BAP extended adult checklist

(3.7) Rating scales for adults

(3.8) Investigations

(3.9) Neuropsychological testing

(3.10) Difficulties and pitfalls in the assessment of adult ADHD

(3.11) Section 3: Exercise

(3.12) Section 3: Summary

Section 4: Treatment of ADHD

(4.1) Section 4: Treatment of ADHD

(4.2) Management in children

(4.3) Medication for ADHD

(4.4) Stimulants

(4.5) Atomoxetine

(4.6) Atomoxetine: Use in adults

(4.7) Other non-stimulants

(4.8) Dosing regimes

(4.9) Section 4: Recap

(4.10) Prescribing issues

(4.11) Prescribing guidelines

(4.12) Choice of medication

(4.13) Drug treatments guidelines

(4.14) Monitoring medication

(4.15) Pharmacotherapy and psychological treatment

(4.16) Psychological treatment

(4.17) A psychological programme

(4.18) Education, self-help and support

(4.19) Section 4: Summary

Section 5: Adult ADHD service issues

(5.1) Section 5: Adult ADHD service issues

(5.2) Issues for adult ADHD services

(5.3) Medication for ADHD

(5.4) Concerns regarding long-term stimulant use

(5.5) Stimulant diversion

(5.6) Developing ADHD services

(5.7) Managing an adult ADHD assessment

(5.8) An assessment pack for an adult ADHD assessment clinic

(5.9) Section 5: Recap

(5.10) Section 5: Summary

Module summary

Module test

Take-home notes

References

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