African-Americans are not a monolithic group. Like most racial groups in a given society, there are several factors that lead to an array of cultural differences, such as socioeconomic status, location, and gender. Therefore, it is imperative that specialists do more than follow conventional methods and practice real cultural humility when assessing, diagnosing, and treating for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in African American children.
As an invited speaker for the ADDitude Magazine webinar, Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson walked attendees through a series of key points that detailed some structural and cultural considerations that may impact the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in African-American children and families.
In this webinar, Dr. Vinson explores the following:
- Potential causes for both over and under-diagnosis of ADHD in African-American children
- Structural barriers to ADHD diagnosis and treatment that disproportionately impact African-American families
- The importance of trauma’s consideration in diagnosis and treatment in this population
Click here to view the webinar and download the presentation slides.
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