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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.

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