Marios Adamou1, Philip Asherson2, Muhammad Arif3, Louise Buckenham4,5, Sally Cubbin6, Karina Dancza7, Kirstie Gorman8, Gísli Gudjonsson9, Sharon Gutman10, James Kustow11, Kerry Mabbott4,5, Teresa May-Benson12, Ulrich Muller-Sedgwick11, Emma Pell13, Mark Pitts14, Suzanne Rastrick15, Jane Sedgwick9, Kath Smith16, Clare Taylor17, Lucy Thompson13, Kobus van Rensburg4, Susan Young18. 1. School of Human & Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK. m.adamou@nhs.net. 2. MRC Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Research Centre, London, UK. 3. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Leicestershire, UK. 4. Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Northamptonshire, UK. 5. The Royal College of Occupational Therapy and Heath Care Professionals Council, London, UK. 6. Private Mental Health Clinic, Northampton, UK. 7. Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore, Singapore. 8. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire, UK. 9. Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, England. 10. Columbia University, New York, USA. 11. Barnet,Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust, London, UK. 12. SPIRAL Foundation, New York, USA. 13. South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Wakefield, UK. 14. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. 15. NHS England, London, UK. 16. Mind Body Brain Connections, Truro, UK. 17. South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK. 18. Psychology Services Limited, London, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: ADHD is neurodevelopmental disorder which persists into adulthood. Presently, therapeutic approaches are mainly pharmacological and psychological whilst the role, scope and approaches of occupational therapists have not been adequately described. RESULTS: In this consensus statement we propose that by assessing specific aspects of a person's occupation, occupational therapists can deploy their unique skills in providing specialist interventions for adults with ADHD. We also propose a framework with areas where occupational therapists can focus their assessments and give practice examples of specific interventions. CONCLUSIONS: Occupational therapists have much to offer in providing interventions for adults with ADHD. A unified and flexible approach when working with adults with ADHD is most appropriate and further research on occupational therapy interventions is needed.
BACKGROUND:ADHD is neurodevelopmental disorder which persists into adulthood. Presently, therapeutic approaches are mainly pharmacological and psychological whilst the role, scope and approaches of occupational therapists have not been adequately described. RESULTS: In this consensus statement we propose that by assessing specific aspects of a person's occupation, occupational therapists can deploy their unique skills in providing specialist interventions for adults with ADHD. We also propose a framework with areas where occupational therapists can focus their assessments and give practice examples of specific interventions. CONCLUSIONS: Occupational therapists have much to offer in providing interventions for adults with ADHD. A unified and flexible approach when working with adults with ADHD is most appropriate and further research on occupational therapy interventions is needed.
Authors: Martha A Combs; Will H Canu; Joshua J Broman-Fulks; Courtney A Rocheleau; David C Nieman Journal: J Atten Disord Date: 2012-10-03 Impact factor: 3.256
Authors: Betsy Hoza; Sylvie Mrug; Alyson C Gerdes; Stephen P Hinshaw; William M Bukowski; Joel A Gold; Helena C Kraemer; William E Pelham; Timothy Wigal; L Eugene Arnold Journal: J Consult Clin Psychol Date: 2005-06