There has been very little research in the area of ADHD in Australia. To date - for adult ADHD, there is very large proportion of psychiatrists who do not appreciate its clinical importance. One of the key aims is to achieve a consensus statement of all the colleges so that they are all aligned and understand there is a national legislated position and recommendation enacted by law for it to be recognised and taken in to consideration as key co- morbidity.
Also to enact a universal national standard of teaching and training where all medical and allied health disciplines have the exact content and policy outcomes but can also be slightly tweaked to accommodate differences in faculty disciplines.
To establish a medical advisory board and a research, policy and advocacy centre which is underpinned by affiliating with a leading Victorian university
For Staff to participate in CBT and coaching interventions for adolescents and adults with ADHD specialised training in the UK with Prof Susan Young where by accreditation will be given so that training can and will be provided in psychological treatment for ADHD adolescents and adults.
The training will demonstrate how to apply the Young-Bramham Program which is a client based modular program that describes CBT treatment for ADHD symptoms and co-existing problems for health care, allied professionals, teachers, educators and family members who are working with or caring for ADHD adolescents and adults.
We will also deliver the R&R2 pro-social competence programme for treating adolescents and adults with ADHD (R&R2 for Youths and Adults with ADHD) and mental health problems). These programmes teach the skills and values required for pro-social competence and provide a direct group intervention for young people and adults with ADHD or other mental health problems through the delivery of core modules that address:
1. Neurocognition (attention, memory, impulsiveness and planning skills);
2. Problem solving (consequential thinking, making choices and conflict resolution);
3. Emotional control (anger, anxiety and managing liability);
4. Social skills and values (non-verbal, social perspective taking and empathic responding); and
5. Critical reasoning skills (rationalization, decision-making skills and moral reasoning).
We will support ADHD children and their families and teachers with navigating the path of ADHD. We will provide parent coaching for ADHD children by educating them about ADHD, behaviour guidance strategies for ADHD and other co-existing problems. We will dispel myths and provide children, families and the community with correct information and appropriates education to support ADHD children.
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