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 1 Research on ADHD diagnosis and

(3-4) Goals that . management- April 1st, 2019
must be 2 Research treatment options and compare-
Accomplished to . April 8th, 2019
Create Final 3 Create schedule template-April 12th, 2019
Product: .
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.