Strategies for Teenswith ADHD

What you need to know about it & how to support your teen positively with ADHD

Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree CoachingApril 4, 2012

The combination factorWhy teens?

ADHD... What’s going on here?

TEENS..... The tendencies

RISKS.... For ADD and for teens

NEEDS... What does that equal? Support/attention.

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you will learn TONIGHT..

MORE KNOWLEDGE OF ADHD

CO-MORBID CONDITIONS OF ADHD

THE RISKS

THE SYMPTOMS/TYPICAL PROBLEMS

THE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE

STRATEGIES

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WHY AM I HERE...?WHO AM I?

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The science...

Pre-frontal cortex

Limbic brain

Executive functions

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Neuro-transmitters

Biologically deficient

PET scans

Pre-frontal cortex

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Main symptoms

Hyper-activity (physical and or cognitive)

Inattention

Impulsivity

How it’s measured...3 types of ADHD

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3 types of ADHD

Hyperactive/impulsive type

Primarily Inattentive

Combined type

Unique as a thumb print (over possible 18,000 combinations)

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Lesser known symptoms

Hyper-focus

Perfectionism

Black & white thinking

Overwhelm

Time myopia

Sensory processing disorders

Emotional/dramatic

Poor frustration toleration

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Co-morbid conditions

ODD-Oppositional defiant disorder

OCD-Obsessive compulsive disorder

Depression

Anxiety

Bi-polar

Tourettes/tics

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How the dinosaurs got left behind?A normal day at my house....

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In real life...what does that looks like?

Procrastination

Low motivation

Blurting /interupting

Forgetful

Disorganized

Reading problems

Constant chatter

Sleep problems

Socially awkward

Cannot finish projects

Loses things

Written work is tough

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What the experts say

It is a lifespan condition

70% of children go on to have it as adults

It is totally treatable

It can have very serious consequences if not treated

The best way to treat ADHD is a multi modal appraoch

It is hereditary (85% heritable)

Early treatment gives better long term outcome

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Dr Russell Barkley

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The risks

11 times more likely to go to jail

5 times more likely to be in an accident

2 times more likely to become an addict

11 times more likely to become oppositional

4 times more likely to be arrested

3 times more likely to fail a grade and fail high school

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Scaring you!

Act now for best outcome....

Know the facts in order to move forward....

Don’t get trapped in the minimizing movement..

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What can we do?The rainbow bullets.......

Medication

Exercise

Diet/nutrition/ supplements

Systems

Knowing strengths

Coaching/tutor/help

Accommodations

Rewards and consequences

Structure/parenting

Habits and routines

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Solutions...

Education

Advocate

GP.... medication/diagnosis

Naturopath/diet/nutrition

Coach/therapist/tutor

Specialist, Psych ed assessment

School, SRT, Social worker,Counsellor

Commit to process

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Strength based solutionsWho is this person?

Find strengths & capitalize

Accept the traits

Minimize the challenges

Build confidence

Love who they are

Find the best ways for them to work

Opportunities to shine

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Famous ADHd-ersIf we could go back in history and diagnose....

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Today’s ADHd success stories

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Strategies for Teens...AND ANYONE ELSE!

Timers/deadlines (POMODORO, TIME TIMER)

Body doubles

Interest

Rewards

Consequences

Chunking

Take the pressure off

One thing at a time

Movement

Find your tribe

A.ssign,D.elegate, H.ire out, D.elete.....

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Where to go now?Your resources, local and beyond

Support groups

Workshops

Websites

Books

Experts

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Thanks....Etc;

IRHS...

Elaine Fung

Workshops (venue)?

Question time

Resource table

Hand outs for you

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Resourceswww.caddac.com

www.totallyadd.comwww.attentiondifferencedisorder.com

www.aco.comwww.drbarkley.org