Description

Outline:

Introduction (10 minutes)

• Definition and forms of Adult ADHD
  • DSM-5: Inattentive dominant, Hyperactive-Impulsive dominant, Combined
  • Alternative typologies (7 types)
• Statistics locally and globally

Pathophysiology (5 minutes)

Current Standard of Care and Supports (5 minutes)

Etiologies (10 minutes)

• Environmental, genetic, head injuries, etc.

Co-morbidities and risk factors (5 minutes)

Clinical Screening/Rating Scales/Monitoring / Laboratory markers & Diagnosis (15 minutes)

• g.: ACDS v1.2, ASRS v1.1, BADDS, ADHD-RS-IV

Common issues: mood, distractibility, disorganization, forgetfulness, procrastination, risk-taking behaviours, social skills/communication, emotional dysregulation, substance use. (10 minutes)

Naturopathic Modalities & Evidence Base (45 minutes)

• Diet, herbal, acupuncture, clinical nutrition, environmental medicine, physical therapies, exercise, biofeedback, mindfulness

Published Clinical Studies/Cases, Clinical experience and Questions and Answers (15 minutes)

As presented at our Live 2024 ND Conference: Naturopathic Approaches to Various Disorders