Recommendations for occupational therapy interventions for adults with ADHD: a consensus statement from the UK adult ADHD network

ADHD is neurodevelopmental disorder which persists into adulthood. Presently, therapeutic approaches are mainly pharmacological and psychological whilst the role, scope and approaches of occupational therapists have not been adequately described. In this consensus statement we propose that by assess...

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Published in:BMC psychiatry 2021-02, Vol.21 (1), p.72-72, Article 72
Main Authors: Adamou, Marios, Asherson, Philip, Arif, Muhammad, Buckenham, Louise, Cubbin, Sally, Dancza, Karina, Gorman, Kirstie, Gudjonsson, Gísli, Gutman, Sharon, Kustow, James, Mabbott, Kerry, May-Benson, Teresa, Muller-Sedgwick, Ulrich, Pell, Emma, Pitts, Mark, Rastrick, Suzanne, Sedgwick, Jane, Smith, Kath, Taylor, Clare, Thompson, Lucy, van Rensburg, Kobus, Young, Susan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Adult ADHD
Adults
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - therapy
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Care and treatment
Consensus
Employment
Health aspects
Humans
Hyperactivity
Medical diagnosis
Medical personnel
Mental disorders
Mental health
Multidisciplinary intervention
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy
Patient outcomes
Post diagnostic support
Professions
Psychiatry
Psychological aspects
Review
Sensory intervention
Therapists
United Kingdom
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Summary:ADHD is neurodevelopmental disorder which persists into adulthood. Presently, therapeutic approaches are mainly pharmacological and psychological whilst the role, scope and approaches of occupational therapists have not been adequately described. In this consensus statement we propose that by assessing specific aspects of a person's occupation, occupational therapists can deploy their unique skills in providing specialist interventions for adults with ADHD. We also propose a framework with areas where occupational therapists can focus their assessments and give practice examples of specific interventions. Occupational therapists have much to offer in providing interventions for adults with ADHD. A unified and flexible approach when working with adults with ADHD is most appropriate and further research on occupational therapy interventions is needed.
ISSN:1471-244X
1471-244X
DOI:10.1186/s12888-021-03070-z