Abstract

The field of neurodevelopmental disorders is an exciting one in clinical practice. Peoplewith intellectual disability are more likely to have associated neurodevelopmental disorderssuch as autism and attention hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The current practice ofdiagnosis and management of ADHD in people with intellectual disability is basedon findings from assessment and treatments in the general population. People withintellectual disability often have additional comorbid disorders that may conceal orexacerbate the signs of ADHD and, for this reason, treatments applicable in the generalpopulation may not always be appropriate in treating a person with intellectual disability.To fill this gap in knowledge and practice, this College Report on ADHD in adults withintellectual disability is very welcome and timely when so much more is understoodabout ADHD in general. The challenge for clinicians in supporting people with intellectualdisability and ADHD is to deliver the best care based on good evidence on theeffectiveness of assessment processes and treatments. This report brings togetherthe current evidence as applied in people with intellectual disabilities and it benefitsfrom the expertise and knowledge of clinicians, built over years of experience workingwith people with intellectual disabilities. The evidence base will grow from more originalresearch on ADHD in intellectual disability to understand how the disorder manifestsin people with intellectual disability. The report will prove to be a valuable resource toclinicians and services in applying evidence to support and treat ADHD in people withintellectual disability.

Publication Date

2021-02-01

Organisational Unit

Peninsula Medical School

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