scholarly journals ADHD: science, stigma and service implications

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-172
Author(s):  
B. Gavin ◽  
F. McNicholas
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Practice ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Adult Services ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Treatment Practice Guidelines ◽  
Psychological Medicine ◽  
Evidenced Based ◽  
Personal Reflections

We are delighted to dedicate an edition of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine to the topic of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD accounts for the majority of clinical presentations to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, both in terms of new assessments and ongoing attendances. Papers presented in this edition reflect on the evolving construct of ADHD, drawing from science, clinical practice and public opinion. Current and evidenced-based assessment and treatment practice guidelines are reviewed. International longitudinal studies allow us to understand the personal and societal cost, which can persist for many years post-diagnosis. Despite continuation to adulthood in many young people, follow on adult services are lacking. It is fitting that submissions, by way of personal reflections and opinion pieces, are also included from adult colleagues as they reflect on their experiences in this area. Given the recent development of a national clinical programme in ADHD in Ireland, coupled with a growing evidence for effective interventions, it is hoped that this special edition will highlight the need for appropriate and accessible ADHD treatments across the lifespan.

Living Well With ADHD Across the Lifespan

2021 ◽  
pp. 146-158
Author(s):  
Tsuyoshi Imasaka ◽  
Jahirul Mullick ◽  
Rajesh Jay Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Behavioural Interventions ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Treatment Practice ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
The Core ◽  
Living Well ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are drawn against a number of challenges including staying on task or taking extended time to complete, having trouble listening attentively, or difficulty sitting still. In the past, it was thought that children with ADHD would eventually outgrow the symptoms of the disorder. However, children generally continue to show symptoms of the disorder well into adulthood. The presence of ADHD transforms over the course of a person's lifespan, and the way in which the disorder affects children also changes dramatically when they are older. In adults, one of the core difficulties is executive functioning, which results in restlessness, disorganisation, deviating attention, procrastination, impulsive decision making, and more. In order to prevent the development and escalation of more deviant behaviours, early assessment and treatment program for ADHD should be considered from young age. A highly effective treatment practice for ADHD is a multi-modal approach that combines both pharmacological and behavioural interventions.

Disorders of Development

2010 ◽  
pp. 551-574
Author(s):  
V. Mark Durand
Keyword(s):  
Pervasive Developmental Disorders ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Learning Disorders ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Asperger Disorder ◽  
Oppositional Defiant ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Clinically Significant

Disorders of development include a range of problems first evidenced in childhood. Although most disorders have their origins in childhood, a few fully express themselves before early adulthood. This chapter describes the nature, assessment, and treatment of the more common disorders that are revealed in a clinically significant way during a child’s developing years. The disorders of development affect a range of functioning, from single skills deficits to more pervasive problems that negatively impact a child’s ability to function. Included is coverage of several disorders usually diagnosed first in infancy, childhood, or adolescence, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, learning disorders, communication and related disorders, pervasive developmental disorders (including autistic disorder and Asperger disorder), and intellectual disabilities. Recommendations for future research on the potential for advancing knowledge regarding spectrums within some of these disorders, as well as recommendations for treatment, are outlined.

scholarly journals Implementation and evaluation of a curriculum on the assessment and treatment of disruptive behaviour disorders

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asif Doja ◽  
Tamara Pringsheim ◽  
Brendan F Andrade ◽  
Lindsay Cowley ◽  
Sarah A Healy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atypical Antipsychotics ◽  
Disruptive Behaviour ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder ◽  
Post Evaluation ◽  
Oppositional Defiant ◽  
Disruptive Behaviour Disorders ◽  
Adequate Education ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Paediatric Practice

Abstract Disruptive behaviour disorders (DBDs)—which can include or be comorbid with disorders such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder—are commonly seen in paediatric practice. Given increases in the prescribing of atypical antipsychotics for children and youth, it is imperative that paediatric trainees in Canada receive adequate education on the optimal treatment of DBDs. We describe the development, dissemination, and evaluation of a novel paediatric resident curriculum for the assessment and treatment of DBDs in children and adolescents. Pre–post-evaluation of the curriculum showed improved knowledge in participants.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven W. Evans ◽  
Julie S. Owens ◽  
W. John Monopoli ◽  
Kari Benson
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
New Findings ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Effective Assessment

Youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder experience impairment across multiple domains of functioning, with the characteristics changing with age. Thus, assessment and treatment must be appropriate for the home and school and relevant to the child’s developmental level. This chapter reviews effective assessment strategies for use with children and adolescents. Psychosocial treatments for children and adolescents are discussed separately, as the approaches with each group differ substantially. For children, strategies with a strong evidence base are described, and innovations and treatment modifications that have been examined recently are showcased. For adolescents, the results of the few randomized clinical trials conducted with this population are reviewed. A theoretical model for how to sequence treatments (i.e., intervention, medication, accommodations) for youth is referenced, and two case studies highlight this model, as well some of the new findings described in this chapter. Implications and recommendations for future research and practice are provided.

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