What is it about?

We aim to develop a comprehensive teaching aid for clinicians, patients and parents/carers. We developed a comprehensive, systematic, and structured ‘ADHD Teaching Aid’, as an interactive PDF for online adjunctive therapeutic use. This innovative ADHD Teaching Aid has a specific layout, displaying the patient-facing pages with simple text, colourful illustrations, and video links, as well as the clinician- facing pages with evidenced-based information and guidance. Some of the contents include: • What is ADHD? • Prevalence and gender differences • How is ADHD diagnosed? • Multiple comorbid conditions with recognition, assessment, and management.

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Why is it important?

In our clinical practice, we see children and young people with increasingly complex ADHD and comorbidity, including neurodevelopmental disorder and mental health disorders. Associated comorbidity is a frequent occurrence in individuals with ADHD. It is important for clinicians to have a sound knowledge for a thorough assessment and holistic management of ADHD. In addition, clinicians should offer psychoeducation to parents/carers, children and young people with ADHD and complex comorbidity to promote awareness.

Perspectives

It is authored by Consultant Paediatricians and a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist with expertise and experience in the field of ADHD. It had been peer reviewed by professionals and piloted with patients and parents who provided very positive feedback. As part of ongoing psychoeducation, this ADHD Teaching Aid helps clinicians to update their knowledge base and empowers patients and parents/carers with better understanding, active participation, and adherence to interventions, resulting in better outcomes. It is awaiting publication as a free resource.

Dr Michael O Ogundele
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Postgraduate Medical Centre

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This page is a summary of: 6449 An innovative and interactive teaching aid to educate, engage and empower parents, children, and young people with complex ADHD, July 2024, BMJ,
DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2024-rcpch.425.
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