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Published in: BMC Psychiatry 1/2021

Open Access 01-12-2021 | Review

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

Published in: BMC Psychiatry | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

Background

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.

Results

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.

Conclusions

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.
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Metadata
Title
Recommendations for occupational therapy interventions for adults with ADHD: a consensus statement from the UK adult ADHD network
Publication date
01-12-2021
Published in
BMC Psychiatry / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03070-z

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