ADHD and the Brain: How You Can Help

What’s the difference between an ADHD brain vs. normal brain? What’s an ADHD brain scan vs. normal brain scan look like? How does the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder brain work? Why is an ADHD brain different? How does ADHD affect the brain? How you can help your child’s brain with ADHD. What is ADHD and what are examples of ADHD treatment for the brain?

Dr. Lori Desautels (Teacher, Author, Professor) discusses different areas of the ADHD brain. What sort of ADHD symptoms occur where and what do they look like? Dr. Sarah Levin Allen (Pediatric Neuropsychologist) talks with SmartCourse founder, Adrien Harrison, and walks us through 4 different ADHD strategies caregivers can use when working with kids with ADHD brains. The clips are taken from Smart Course’s extensive database of masterclasses for caregivers of students with ADHD.

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This video provides an understanding of Adderall, a drug that is prescribed for individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Information regarding how the drug works to reduce symptoms is covered. The video also raises awareness about the side effects and potential negative consequences of Adderall abuse, as this drug is used as a study aid.

This video was made by McMaster students Marija Damjanovska, Sherry Feldman, Rammiyaa Devan, Raavi Parhar and Veronica Sunbaty in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

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