The ADHD Brain: Effective interventions to maximize student success

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric diagnoses in childhood and is associated with longterm pervasive impairment across several domains of functioning. Many of the difficulties children with ADHD experience can be characterized as deficits in executive functions (EF), which lead to the symptoms these children exhibit, such as difficulties with self-regulation, poor attention, and distractibility. Given the substantial risk for students with ADHD, effective interventions are critical to protect them from negative outcomes. Understanding the complex nature of ADHD and the nature of EF deficits, professionals will be better equipped to design and implement effective intervention programs for students with ADHD. From this session, participants will develop a better understanding of ADHD and EF, in addition to the learning and behavioural difficulties children with ADHD exhibit. Participants will also learn practical applications of interventions in an effort to maximize student success.