Intellectual Disabilities and ADHD
Watch this webinar with speaker Dr Sunil Palapaka where he discussed how to understand intellectual disability and how this differs from learning disability. He also covered the impact ADHD has on children with intellectual disabilities and reviewed the strategies and solutions to overcome these common challenges.
This educational and promotional event is organised and funded by Flynn Pharma Ltd. This meeting is intended for UK healthcare professionals.
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Agenda
Learning Objectives
- To understand intellectual disability and how this differs from learning difficulties
- To discuss the impact ADHD has on children with intellectual disabilities
- Discussion of the common challenges posed by ADHD in intellectual disability
- Review the strategies and solutions to overcome common challenges
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