In this episode, Dr Midiri and Nam talk through ADHD with two patients; one 10 year old boy and one adult woman. They review criteria for hyperactive, inattentive, and combined type presentations.
Dr Midiri shares her own story about being diagnosed with ADHD and her experience in taking medication for the first time. Nam and Dr Midiri finish off conversing about the intricacies of ADHD, including how the disorder shows up differently in genders.
Resources
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
ADDitude Magazine
Understood
ADHD Coaches Organization
National Institute of Mental Health: ADHD Information
American Academy of Pediatrics: ADHD
ADHD Medication Review by Cleveland Clinic
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