ADHD Experts Podcast 252- How to Optimize ADHD Stimulant Treatment for Children and Adults
Sep 12, 2019
Thomas Brown, a clinical psychologist and director of the Brown Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders, dives deep into optimizing ADHD stimulant treatments. He discusses finding the ideal medication dose to balance effectiveness and side effects, while also exploring the neurological basis of ADHD. Insights include the importance of personalized treatment strategies, managing medication breaks, and debunking myths around appetite suppression. Listeners will learn practical tips for navigating ADHD treatment adjustments to enhance daily functioning and overall quality of life.
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ADHD as Executive Dysfunction
- ADHD is fundamentally a problem with the brain's executive functioning developing and working inconsistently.
- Focus in ADHD means managing dynamic attention, not just sustained staring at one point.
ADHD: Not Willpower Issue
- ADHD symptoms vary by situation and everyone experiences them occasionally.
- It's not a willpower failure but a problem with brain chemistry dynamics.
Stimulants Adjust Brain Chemistry
- ADHD medication improves brain chemistry by enhancing dopamine and norepinephrine signaling.
- About 80% of people with ADHD respond positively to stimulant medications if dosed correctly.
