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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder E-Guide

Not just for kids...

If you have ADHD you likely have been experiencing the symptoms from a very early age, though it may never have been diagnosed. This e-guide explores what the symptoms are, what we know about the causes, and how to take a comprehensive approach to treatment.

Course curriculum

1

Key Components
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Clinical Presentation
- Prevalence
- Measuring ADHD
- Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-V1.1) Symptom Checklist (pdf)
- Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ-10) (pdf)
- Adult ADHD Severity Rating Scale
2

Causes
- Introduction
- Genetics
- Chemistry
- Your Environment, Maternal Alcohol Use, and Other Trauma
- Diet
- Brain Connectivity and ADHD
3

Treatment
- Introduction
- Psychological Treatment: Behavioural Therapies
- Psychological Treatment: Cognitive Therapy
- Psychological Treatment: Does it Work?
- Lifestyle and Diet
- Physical Exercise
- Artificial Food Colour Elimination (AFC)
- Few Foods Diet (FFD)
- Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation (PUFA)
- Medication: Stimulants
- Medication: Atomoxetine
- Medication: Bupropion
4

Summary
- Where To Go From Here
- References

Dr. Robert Shepherd, Psychologist

Myndplan

My office

Beaver Valley

Ontario, Canada