Management of Childhood ADHD A Day in Psychiatry - 2016 Wed. November 9, 2016 Bingeman’s Conference Centre Kitchener, ON Dr. Alexandre Tavares , Psychiatrist CAIP Unit, Grand River Hospital www.drtavares.ca Management of Childhood ADHD Dr. Alexandre Tavares Declaration of Conflict of Interest: I DO NOT have any affiliation with a pharmaceutical, medical device, or communications organization. I INTEND to make therapeutic recommendations for medications that have not received regulatory approval ( e.g. “off-label” use). Management of Childhood ADHD Dr. Alexandre Tavares This educational event has received unrestricted educational grants from the following organizations: Lundbeck Otsuka Pfizer Purdue Shire Sunovion KW Guardian Pharmacy HLS Therapeutics Management of Childhood ADHD Dr. Alexandre Tavares Mitigating Potential Conflicts of Interest: Not applicable I will specifically mention when my therapeutic recommendations have not received regulatory approval. Presenter Alexandre G. Tavares, MD, FRCPC Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Child and Adolescent Inpatient Program (CAIP) and Outpatient Mental Clinic Grand River Hospital To learn more: Visit: www.drtavares.ca What is ADHD? ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. (cid:1) Impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity (cid:1) ADHD is a chronic disorder (cid:1) Frequently continues into adulthood ADHD – DSM V American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (cid:1) Diagnostic criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder A. Either (1) or (2): (cid:1) (1) six (or more) of the following symptoms of inattention (cid:1) (2) six (or more) of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity (cid:1) Note: older adolescents and adults (over age 17 years) must present with at least five symptom. (1) six (or more) symptoms of inattention (a) often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities (b) often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities (c) often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly (d) often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions)