Course Objectives
To be able to identify offenders with ADHD and gain an understanding of the different ways in which it can present. To understand some of the potential causes of ADHD
To describe the characteristics of ADHD and how they are used in diagnosis. To describe the risk factors and brain changes associated with ADHD.
To raise awareness of neurodiversity in prison and help strengthen approaches for identifying and supporting those with neurodivergent needs.
To have an understanding of the different subtypes of ADHD and how they present (e.g. combined subtype, inattentive subtype and hyperactive-impulsive subtype).
To outline key approaches to managing ADHD, (including medication and dietary advice) with reference to their scientific evidence base.
An overview of the screening assessment for ADHD
An understanding of the requirements for aftercare requirements and the resettlement passport.
To be able to define key terms in the field of ADHD research
References
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management NICE guideline (NG87) March 2018 updated 13 September 2019
Ministry of Justice. Prisons Strategy White Paper. 2021. Available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1038765/prisons- strategy-white-paper.pdf
Shaw, J., Baker, D., Hunt, I., Moloney, A., & Appleby, L. (2004). Suicide by prisoners: National clinical survey. British Journal of Psychiatry, 184(3), 263-267. doi:10.1192/bjp.184.3.263. Available at: https://www.cambridge.org/core/ journals/the- british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/suicide-by-prisoners/869AFFCE9D0BB60F63E6363C22C6235C
NHS. RECONNECT. Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/health-just/reconnect/ iVMoJ. 2023. Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system action plan update. Available at: https://assets.publishing. service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1131185/MoJ_Neurodiversity_Action_ Plan_Six_Month_Final__edit_.pdf [Accessed March 2023]
NHS England. 2020. Process for registering patients prior to their release from the secure residential estate. Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/process-for-registering-patients-prior-to-their-release-fromprison/. [Accessed March 2023]
ADHD UK. 2023. Right to choose. Available at: https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/. [Accessed March 2023]