CHILDHOOD ADHD ESHAL ALI INDEPENDENT STUDY MENTORSHIP-SPRING 2019 MRS. CLICK
SOME OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION IS FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES THAT ARE CITED AT THE END
MY MENTOR
Dr. Crystal Sierra, MD, FAAP UTMB Pediatrics and Adult Care- Friendswood Pediatrician
ISM OVERVIEW
ISM is an advanced class that is intended to teach students about a career of their choice through first-hand observation and experience Throughout the semester, students are expected to complete weekly activity logs and journal entries, research assignments, and other activities The semester mentorship culminates in the creation and presentation of a product and final outline explaining what the student has learned
PROJECT TOPIC Childhood ADHD- the diagnosis process and treatment for ADHD in children specifically I chose this topic because at the clinic, we see many patients with ADHD and the science behind it is fascinating
“Friendswood Pediatric and Adult Primary Care.” UTMB Health, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Friendswood, www.utmbhealth.com/images/librariesprovider32/locations/ friendswood_pediatrics_adultprimarycare-1100.png?sfvrsn=1f3ed858_2.
KEY POINT 1: WHAT IS ADHD?
Symptoms How the brain is impacted
KEY POINT 2: DIAGNOSIS
Procedure for diagnosis Changes in methods over the years Research being done on ADHD
KEY POINT 3: MEDICATIONS
Most common medications Side effects
KEY POINT 4: ALTERNATIVE THERAPY
Non-medicinal options Success rates of different options
KEY POINT 5: DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH WITH ADHD
How ADHD impacts a child’s growth Changes over time as child becomes an adult
RESEARCH
Symptoms and diagnosis of ADHD Treatment options for ADHD Expert opinions on managing ADHD
CURRENT EVENT ADHD on the Rise in the U.S. Number of ADHD diagnoses doubled in last generation More knowledgeable about symptoms More information available to public Shows prevalence of ADHD and how important research on it is
PRODUCT A sample schedule for a child with ADHD. This will include daily activities, medications and other treatments, and plans for different behaviors.
Three to Four (3-4) Goals that must be Accomplished to Create Final Product:
1 . 2 . 3 .
Research on ADHD diagnosis and management- April 1st, 2019 Research treatment options and compareApril 8th, 2019 Create schedule template-April 12th, 2019
CONCLUSION Throughout this semester, I learned about ADHD through observation and participation in check-ups More generally, I experienced what it is like to work in a doctor’s office
THANK YOU Thank you to Dr. Sierra for allowing me to observe her and teaching me this semester Thank you to Mrs. Click for her guidance over the course of this project Thank you to everyone who came to evaluate and view my presentation
WORKS CITED
George, Cindy. “ADHD on the Rise in the U.S.” TMC News, Texas Medical Center, 7 Sept.