In this episode of the AMSSM CRN Spotlight Podcast (T: @TheAMSSM) host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, (T: @thejschro) is joined by Dr. Dusty Narducci (T: @NarducciDusty) to discuss the updated AMSSM Position Statement regarding Athletes With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Dr. Narducci served as a co-author on the position statement, and in this conversation, she addresses the following topics:

Why the position statement, which was originally published in 2011, was updated
The recommended approach for diagnosis and management of athletes with ADHD
Identifying the most common doppelgangers for ADHD and how to diagnose them
Some of the key points related to the new diversity, equity, and inclusivity section
Pharmacotherapy and the various medical treatment options for athletes with ADHD
The role of exercise in the treatment of ADHD
The relationship between ADHD and concussions
Regulatory issues

Resources:

Athletes With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Position Statement of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in Athletes: More Than Self-Rating Scales and Stimulants – Key Messages from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement

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