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Understanding ADHD
Understanding ADHD

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Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • define key terms in the field of ADHD

  • describe the characteristics of ADHD and how they are used in diagnosis

  • describe the patterns of prevalence of ADHD, including the reasons for disparities worldwide

  • describe risk factors and brain changes associated with ADHD

  • outline key approaches to managing ADHD, with reference to their scientific evidence base.