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ADHD: Managing the Continuum from Adolescence to Adulthood
This program is available for credit until December 27, 2010

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health and Discovery Health Channel. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program Overview
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders affecting children in the U.S., potentially causing real functional impairment. If left untreated, the disorder can have a significant impact during adolescence and adulthood. Led by a panel of key opinion leaders, this CME program focuses on appropriate diagnosis and treatment options in children, adolescents and adults with ADHD.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Appropriately diagnose children and adults with ADHD
• Appropriately treat children and adolescents with ADHD with related medical and psychiatric comorbidities including depression, substance abuse, oppositional defiant disorder and learning disabilities
• Appropriately treat adults with ADHD with related medical and psychiatric comorbidities including substance abuse, depression and hypertension
• Communicate the risks and benefits of all available therapeutic options with patients and family members

Faculty Disclosure Information
As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of the University of Virginia School of Medicine to require the disclosure of the existence of any significant financial interest or any other commercial supporter(s) of this activity or the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products(s) discussed in an educational presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made during the program.

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
This program is funded by an educational grant from Shire.