Pediatric ADHD with Dr. Kelly Lemieux

Ridgeview Podcast: CME Series

In this podcast, Dr. Kelly Lemieux - a pediatrician with Wayzata Children's Clinic brings some insight into pediatric ADHD, specifically around the history, symptoms and treatment options.

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Objectives:Upon completion of this podcast, participants should be able to:

• Define the differential diagnosis for children presenting with academic difficulties.
• Utilize the DSM-5 criteria when diagnosing ADHD in children.
• Identify common co-morbidities for children with ADHD.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation criteria, standards and policies of the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA). Ridgeview is accredited by the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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SHOW NOTES: *See the attachment for additional information.

ADHD History - 1902 - British pediatrician definition of ADHD- Evolution - 1990s - increase in diagnosis - 2013 - Change in age range for diagnosis

Diagnosis - Symptoms - Comorbidities - Concerns for learning disabilities - Diagnostic tools

Prevalence - CDC estimates 6 million children (ages 3 to 17) with ADHD (approx. 9.8%)

Assessment - Three key symptoms (inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity) - How ADHD is explained to parents- Standarized tools (including listening to parents) - Neuropsychological testing & Vanderbilts

Nonpharmocologic strategics At school - ADHD coach - Therapy - Bounce ball chairs - special study halls - other resources

At home - Daily schedules - reducing disctractions (minimize) - noise cancelling - exercise

Pharmacologic interventions - Risk benefits - Prescribing age - 2 broad categories of medications (stimulants v. non-stimulants)- other medications - limitations

Thanks to Dr. Kelly Lemieux for her knowledge and contribution to this podcast. Please check out the additional show notes for more information/resources.