ADHD: Neuroscience, Motivation, & Medication

NASW New Hampshire Chapter

Friday, September 19
8:45am - 4pm EDT

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that interferes with behavior, motivation, relationships, learning and executive functioning. It has been primarily treated with medication for over 50 years. Current brain imaging techniques and research into the lifelong course of this disorder have allowed us to better understand and treat the illness.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Differential diagnosis: Understand the difference between ADHD, anxiety, Mood Dysregulation Disorder and substance misuse

2. Explain ADHD as a neurodevelopmental disorder

3. Understand the neuroscience of ADHD

4. Understand why people with ADHD are not motivated to perform in the same way as neurotypical people

5. Understand the role of medication in the treatment of ADHD

6. Understand how different classes of ADHD drugs work in the brain