ILOs

• Understand some of the current theories on the aetiology of hyperkinetic disorders
• Describe the clinical features of hyperkinetic disorders and potential comorbid difficulties
• Describe the proper assessment of hyperkinetic disorders
• Describe the range of interventions for hyperkinetic disorders
• Understand the features which can influence the prognosis for hyperkinetic disorders into adulthood.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Clinical Features & Aetiology

• Is ADHD a valid diagnosis?
• What are Hyperkinetic Disorders?
• What are the core features of ADHD?
• What are the features of ADHD that must be in place to diagnose?
• How does attention change from birth to maturity?
• What are the SIGN Guidelines for ADHD?
• What genes increase the susceptibility of ADHD?
• Outline the features of ADHD associated with heritability
• What are the physical changes in the brain associated with ADHD (based on fMRI)?
• What are the associate executive difficulties associate with untreated ADHD?
• What are the comorbid associations with ADHD?
• In summary...