Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated

Overview

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What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Does a person who is easily distracted have ADHD? What are the symptoms or warning signs of ADHD? How does ADHD affect everyday life? In this online course, we will characterize ADHD symptoms and behavior, which seems to be increasingly common in the general population. We will describe different types of attention, the way ADHD affects attention in children and adults, similarities and differences between this and other disorders, as well as different ADHD treatments and interventions.

Syllabus

Attention problems, characteristic symptoms and differences between ADHD in adults and children

We will start this course by exploring students' prior knowledge about general attentional symptoms and symptoms of ADHD.

Types, models and ways of classifying attention in ADHD

This week we will dedicate ourselves to addressing, in a didactic way and with examples, the different models and types of care.

Relationship of ADHD with other pathologies, differences and similarities

This week we will deepen the relationship of ADHD with other pathologies and syndromes, emphasizing the main differences and similarities, as well as those comorbid disorders that may occur.

Treatments for ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders

In this final week we will explore concepts related to cognitive stimulation and treatments for ADHD in both adults and children, as well as those areas where interventions are developed