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Page 6Adult ADHD: Fact or Fiction?© 2010 Pharmaceutical Education Consultants, Inc. unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.Why is this important?For Children and Adolescents• Steering child toward moreadaptiveenvironments/pursuits• Changing environments tofit the child• Strengths vs weaknessesassessment• Providing treatment earlyon when brain is pliableFor Adults• Helps adult achieve to theirpotential• Helps adults understandwhy they may be workingharder than others to getsame or worse results• Can help with career choice• Can help spouseunderstand/supportRemember: the acorn does not fall far from thetree. You might need to treat the parent(s) too!PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy educationPharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy educationFamilial ADHDADHD Parent with an ADHD Childmuchmore complex situation• Problems are multi-generational• The spouse can be unsupportive oroverburdened or both• Think in terms of the family systemPharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy educationPharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education
Page 7Adult ADHD: Fact or Fiction?© 2010 Pharmaceutical Education Consultants, Inc. unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.Theories of Causation• Multifactorial• Genetics• Neurotransmitter deficits:dopamine,norepinephrine• Perinatal complications• Toxins: drugs, smoking,alcohol in pregnancy, leadexposure• Trauma, neurologicaldisorders• Early severe deprivationTechnology and ADHD• "You prime the mind to accept a fast pace.Real life doesn’t happen fast enough to keepyour attention.”~Dimitri Christakis, MD, PHD, Univ of Washington• AAP-Limit tech/screen time, no TV
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