"Pay Attention!!" ADHD Through the Lifespan

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12 sequences

Level : Introductory

Disease & Disorders

Language : English

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24 hours in total

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This course reviews current scientific knowledge and clinical approaches to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and examines its impact on development, functioning and health outcomes.

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Syllabus

Week 1: Basics

Diagnostic Criteria
Prevalence, Epidemiology
Clinical Case Presentations - Children, adolescents, adults

Weeks 2-5: Biology

Genetic Factors
Prenatal and Perinatal Factors
Neuroanatomy
Neurochemistry
Summary of Neurobiology of ADHD

Week 6: Psychology

Intellectual Development
Learning Disabilities, Speech and Language Disorders
Emotional Self Control and Motivation
Executive Functioning - Working Memory, Organization Planning

Week 7: Health & Long Term Outcomes

Health Status/Sleep Problems
Risk Taking Behaviors (Smoking, Sexuality, Substance Abuse)
Accidents, Injuries, Driving Difficulties
Long Term Outcomes of ADHD

Comorbid Conditions

Externalizing Disorders (ODD, CD) and Substance Abuse
Internalizing Disorders (i.e. Mood and Anxiety Disorders)

Week 8: Assessment

Diagnostic Interviewing
Behavior Rating Scales, School Performance Measures

Weeks 9-10: Medical Treatment

Medications - Stimulants / Review of the Literature
Medications - Stimulants / Mechanisms of Action
Medications - Misuse and Abuse of Stimulants
Medications - Atomoxetine / Alpha Agonists

Weeks 11-12: Treatment 2

Behavior Management: Home and School
Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep Hygiene
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Neurocognitive Training

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The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.

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