neuroanatomy of adhd

Executive Functions

• Are those self directed actions that you choose, to change your behaviour, in order to reach your goals. You do them in the context of others to achieve your welfare

SELF REGULATION

Self-Regulation• Self awareness• Self restrain (Inhibition)• Attentional Management• Working memory or verbal self instruction• Non verbal working memory or visual imagery• Problem solving / Planning• Self motivation

ADHD

• Disorder of performance. Disorder of DOING, not KNOWING.

• Neurogenetic disorder. Medication is highly recommended.

• Chronic disorder

Comorbility of ADHD

• Opositional Defiant Disorder• Conduct Disorder• Depressión• Anxiety disorder• LD (learning disorder)• Comprehension problems

INTERVENTION

• Make mental information physical.• Make time physical, visible (watch, timer..)• Give small assignments. Little bits of work, • Make motivation external. Put consequences on the

“now”. Video games give continuous reinforcement. Negotiate deals.

• Make problem solving manually, not mental.• EF has a limited fuel tank. Refuel the tank: self

statemets of effectiveness, rewards between activities.

• EF has a limited fuel tank. Refuel the tank: self statemnes of effectiveness, rewards between activities.

• Talking about the rewards.• Physical exercise.• Keep blood sugar up. In fluid form is better.• Offer coaching interventions.

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