Ep 45: Demystifying ADHD and Medication with Dr. Giovanni Giaroli

SEND Parenting Podcast

Episode 45
In celebration of the final day of ADHD Awareness month this week's guest Dr Giovanni Giaroli joins us to talk us thoroughly through all the questions we could possibly have around ADHD medication and treatment.
A highly respected consultant and psychiatrist specialising in neurodevelopmental conditions, Dr Giovanni Giaroli shares his wisdom and expertise on a number of topics. From the controversy surrounding assessment and medication, the different types and how they work, the importance of personalised medication and dosage, and more! We also talk the comorbidity of anxiety with ADHD and autism, and why it's wise to try therapy before reaching for medication in these situations.
If you have ever felt nervous or confused about the prescription of medication for you or your child with ADHD - this is the episode for you! We promise you will walk away with a deeper understanding of ADHD treatment, the options, the dangers, and the exciting differences they can make in the day-to-day of your life.
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Chapters

1. Ep 45: Demystifying ADHD and Medication with Dr. Giovanni Giaroli (00:00:00)

2. ADHD and Anxiety Treatment (00:00:08)

3. ADHD Medication Categories and Their Effectiveness (00:15:07)

4. Medication for ADHD (00:19:56)

5. ADHD Medication and Anxiety Treatment (00:34:27)

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