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Professional Development

ADHD Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan

ADHD is a significant neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people of all age groups. This lecture will be delivered with the goal of reviewing the approach to ADHD, particularly for a primary care audience.

What you will learn:

Describe the steps required for the diagnosis of ADHD across Life Span
Describe the steps used in reaching a decision to start and select pharmacotherapy and psychosocial treatment
for ADHD treatment in children under the age of 10, adolescents, and adults
List the monitoring requirements and serious adverse effects associated with the use of psychostimulants and
non-stimulant medications for the treatment of ADHD across lifespan and how to manage them
List some strategies of minimizing abuse, misuse, and diversion of ADHD medication