Summary of The Neuroanatomy of ADHD and thus how to treat ADHD - CADDAC - Dr Russel Barkley part 1c

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This video discusses the neuroanatomy of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which provides a better understanding of what is causing the disorder. This information can help to improve diagnosis and treatment.

• 00:00:00 According to this paper, the brain's organization is front-to-back, rostral-to-caudal, and top-down, which helps us understand ADHD better. ADHD is often characterized by problems with higher-level thinking and planning, which is a function of the prefrontal lobe. This lobe is also responsible for translating goals into sub-goals and sequences, which can be difficult for people with ADHD to do.
• 00:05:00 The neuroanatomy of ADHD can help us understand the behavioral symptoms of the disorder, including a short attention span, distractibility, and difficulty re-engaging in completed tasks. This information is important for convincing the public that ADHD is a real disorder, as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) sounds rather banal.
• 00:10:00 This video discusses the neuroanatomy of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which provides a better understanding of what is causing the disorder. This information can help to improve diagnosis and treatment.