CPD Approved

Course Description

ADHD is a chronic condition that creates a range of persistent symptoms such as difficulty sustaining
attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour.

The course covers the definitions of ADHD, the different types of ADHD and how to recognise some
key signs and symptoms.

Beyond this the course will look at some of the possible causes of ADHD, how it is diagnosed and
how it can be treated, including environmental changes, types of therapy and medication that can
be prescribed.

The course concludes with some advice for people living with or caring for those with ADHD and
provides some practical advice for supporting children, teenagers and adults with the condition.