Neuroplasticity and ADHD
Neuroplasticity and ADHD
Neuroplasticity and ADHD
AND ADHD
Connecting with ADHD:
3rd Annual ADHD Symposium
Chesapeake Bay Academy
February 25, 2017
• Pathogenesis
• Disease processes
• Refers to negative health
• Salutogenesis
• Latin for health or well-being
• Refers to the processes of positive health
RELATED TERMS OF SALUTOGENESIS
Neuroplasticity
Enriched and Stimulating
Environments
Challenging Activities
COMPLIMENTARY FACTORS
AFFECTING NEUROPLASTICITY
Cognitive Skill
of Working
Memory
Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity makes
Working Memory training
possible
Aerobic exercise
Solving challenging mental problems
Stress management
Quality sleep hygiene
Nutritional diet
Social connections and relationships
AEROBIC EXERCISE
EFFECT ON THE BRAIN
• Ericson et al (2010)
COGNITIVE TRAINING MAY PROTECT
AGAINST ONSET OF DEMENTIA (NIH, 2016)
Reduce stress
Get plenty of sleep
Avoid substances that stress the brain
Take multivitamins
Counteract “internal ANT-eaters”
Regular exercise such as playing Ping Pong
“The Greatest Brain Sport”
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
ABOUT BRAIN TRAINING
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