Poor Concentration and Overactivity 2 course

This session looks at the origins of problems in concentration and activity control and the treatments available.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Describe the causes of concentration problems and activity control, both genetic and environmental risk factors
• Recognise how common the problems are and who is most likely to develop them
• Explain the underlying nature of psychological problems
• Explain what can be done with psychological interventions
• Describe the medical treatments and discuss the treatment with children receiving it

This session uses self assessments that help you check what you have learnt. You do not have to use them and your answers are not seen by anyone else.