MULTIMODAL TREATMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN Written on 24/08/2022. Posted in About ADHD. Treating ADHD requires a compressive approach, or multimodal treatment plan (NICE, 2009). ADHD is... Continue reading
ADHD: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE DISORDER Written on 24/08/2022. Posted in About ADHD. WHAT IS ADHD? The term ADHD stands for ‘Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder’, however, this... Continue reading
WHAT CAUSES ADHD? Written on 18/02/2020. Posted in About ADHD. ADHD is an extremely complex and multifaceted condition, with diverse aetiological pathways, manifestations,... Continue reading
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ADHD Written on 17/02/2020. Posted in About ADHD. INTRODUCTION Despite what certain critics claim Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)... Continue reading
ADULT ADHD Written on 17/02/2020. Posted in About ADHD. It is important to note that the inattentive symptoms are more consistent across the lifespan, whereas,... Continue reading
DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF ADHD Written on 17/02/2020. Posted in About ADHD. INTRODUCTION There has been a great deal of debate surrounding the negative effects of labelling... Continue reading
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND ADHD Written on 17/02/2020. Posted in About ADHD. WHAT ARE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS? It is difficult to find an exact definition of executive function... Continue reading
COMORBIDITY & COEXISTING DIFFICULTIES Written on 17/02/2020. Posted in About ADHD. INTRODUCTION Comorbidity (or coexisting disorders) is the rule rather than the exception (Angold,... Continue reading
COMPLIMENTARY, ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR ADHD Written on 17/02/2020. Posted in About ADHD, Articles. INTRODUCTION There has been a veritable explosion of proposed intervention and treatments claiming... Continue reading