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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
SOLUTIONS/RESOURCESDiane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree
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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
QuickTime™ and ampeg4 decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
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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
Put on your own mask! Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree Coaching
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
Set them up for successDiane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree
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Famous ADHd-ersIf we could go back in history and diagnose....
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Today’s ADHd success stories
What’s possible...Diane O'Reilly, ACG, Indigo Tree
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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
Indigotreecoaching.com
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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