An Innovative And Interactive Teaching Aid To Educate, Engage And Empower Parents, Children, And Young People With Complex Adhd (Besag, 2024)

Yemula C. Besag F. Bajaj N. Banerjee T. Perera S. Ogundele M. Musgrave E.

Archives of Disease in Childhood 2024;109(Supplement 1): A271-A272.

Objectives 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. Therefore, an effective psychoeducational tool is required to facilitate dialogue and interaction between clinicians and patients. We aim to develop a comprehensive teaching aid for clinicians, patients and parents/carers. Methods We developed a comprehensive, systematic, and structured 'ADHD Teaching Aid', as an interactive PDF for online adjunctive therapeutic use. 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. An online survey is underway to capture structured feedback and results will be shared. Results 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 clinicianfacing 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. These include Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Sleep difficulties/sleep disorders, Sensory processing difficulties/differences, Tics/ Tourette syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disorders, Anxiety and depression, Epilepsy and Obesity. ADHD presentation and complexity in girls . ADHD in teenagers - psychosocial interview, comorbid substance misuse, specific issues, including driving, relationships, teenage pregnancy, career and transition . Nonpharmacological interventions and support . ADHD medications, indications, principles of use, types, benefits, and adverse effects . Individual's strengths, setting goals and clinic reviews Resources for clinicians, parents/carers, children, and teenagers Conclusion 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.