Webinar: The Adult with AD/HD: South African Management Guidelines
This webinar was presented at the Family Medicine Department, CMH, focusing on adults with AD/HD. It discusses the DSM V diagnostic criteria and the 2017 South African Management Guidelines for Adults with ADHD released by the SA Society of Psychiatrists. It uses a neuro-affirmative lens and gives insights into AD/HD brain neurophysiology.
1 The ADHD Brain: A brief overview of the difference between Neurotypical and ADHD neural networks and how it impacts attention and activity.
https://youtu.be/2MUaRf5Hl98
2 The impact of the ADHD brain on behaviour: An in-depth description of the ADHD brain and how it affects attention, organisation and activity.
https://youtu.be/YQ8VylEIKQo
3 Diagnosing ADHD – using the DSM V diagnostic criteria
https://youtu.be/OsReIB_9Zug
4 Treatment of ADHD as outlined in the SA Management Guidelines of 2017 – methylphenidate, lisdexamphetamine and atomoxetine.
https://youtu.be/e7lnJyESLgw

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