🤔 ADHD guidelines have finally been released in Australia. Here’s why that matters
The 111 recommendations were wide-ranging: from the use of medications, family support and a need for further research. Here are just a few of interest:
- Parents and carers of children with ADHD should be offered training and support when a child is diagnosed
- People diagnosed with ADHD should have access to the NDIS
- There needs to be a greater focus on supporting students with ADHD in school and tertiary settings
- There should be greater involvement of GPs in the identification, diagnosis and treatment of the disorder
- Children should be given clear pathways for treatment and support into adolescence and, eventually, adulthood
- ADHD medication should be monitored on an ongoing basis
- There should also be a focus on non-medical interventions, such as lifestyle changes
- More knowledge is needed to better understand and detect ADHD in girls and women.