1. Presented by Dr Ralph Gilbert, 2015.

2. ADHD: What is It?  Triad: Inattentiveness, Hyperactivity, Impulsiveness  Maladaptive and Pervasive  Academic and Behavioral Problems  Present in 2 or more areas  Onset Prior to Age 12  Specific criteria needed for correct diagnosis  Organic Cause Aetiology now known

3. Scientific Proof Genetic link -85% have relative affected -DNA deletions Brain Activity in Frontal cortex Less Nerve studies

4. Neural Pathway in Non-ADHD Brain

5. Dopamine Transmission

6. Re-uptake of Dopamine

7. Resting State in Non-ADHD Brain

8. The Pathway in ADHD

9. Dopamine Transmission Too many “Vacuum Cleaners”!

10. Resting State in ADHD Brain

11. Do we need to treat? ADHD School Peer relationships Marital status Traffic accidents Drug abuse Delinquency Occupational status Social/financial status Depression and Anxiety

12. MPH blocks 2/3 “Vacuum Cleaners”

13. Allowing normal transmission.....