Presenter: Samaa
El Abd
Affiliation: Cromwell
Hospital, United Kingdom
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation (Virtual)
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Understanding ADHD
Attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins in early childhood and often
continues into adolescence and adulthood. It affects attention, impulse
control, emotional regulation, and activity levels.
While ADHD is commonly discussed
in terms of symptoms and treatment protocols, it is much more than a
diagnosis—it is a lifelong journey for the young person and an equally meaningful
journey for the clinician involved in their care.
👦 The Young Person’s Experience
For children and adolescents,
living with ADHD can mean:
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📚 Difficulty sustaining attention in school
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Struggles with impulsivity and hyperactivity
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💬 Social misunderstandings and peer challenges
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😔 Emotional frustration and reduced self-esteem
Despite these challenges, many
young people gradually learn coping strategies. With appropriate support,
structure, and understanding, they develop resilience and self-awareness. Their
journey involves not only managing symptoms but also discovering strengths,
talents, and personal identity.
👩⚕️ The Clinician’s Journey
Treating ADHD is one of the most
evidence-based areas in child and adolescent mental health. Both
pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions have strong scientific
support.
However, beyond guidelines and
protocols, clinicians experience their own journey alongside patients and
families. This includes:
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Building long-term therapeutic relationships
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Individualizing treatment plans
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Balancing medication benefits and side effects
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Addressing parental concerns and expectations
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💡 Supporting schools and community systems
The clinician’s resilience is shaped
by ongoing collaboration, empathy, and the ability to adapt interventions over
time.
🎯 Objectives of This Talk
This session focuses on three core
objectives:
1️⃣ Hearing the Patient’s Voice
To understand the day-to-day lived
experiences of young people with ADHD—their struggles, adaptations, and
successes.
2️⃣ Reflecting on the Clinician’s Perspective
To explore the emotional and
professional experiences of clinicians managing ADHD over the long term.
3️⃣ Understanding What Drives Success
To identify factors that influence
treatment outcomes, including:
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💊 Medication-based therapies
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Behavioral and psychosocial interventions
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🏫 School collaboration
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👨👩👧 Family engagement
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🔄 Continuity of care
🌟 The Bigger Picture
When ADHD is identified early and
managed effectively, outcomes for the individual and their family can be
transformative. Academic performance improves, relationships stabilize, and
self-confidence grows.
The ADHD journey is therefore not
only about symptom reduction—it is about building resilience, strengthening
partnerships, and supporting lifelong development.
👩⚕️ About the Speaker
Dr. Samaa El Abd is an
Egyptian-British Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with extensive
international experience. She has practiced in the UK since 1985 and in Dubai
since 2015.She currently works at Happiness Clinic and Cromwell
Hospital, and previously held consultant positions at St George’s
Hospital Medical School and Maudsley Hospital.
Her clinical focus is on
maximizing the potential of children, adolescents, and families—particularly
those with special needs. She holds an MSc (Ped), FRCPsych (London), and
completed her CCST in the UK. She is also a Fellow of the Royal College
of Psychiatrists, an honor recognizing distinguished
contributions to psychiatry.
From 2004 to 2014, she served as a
Visiting Consultant for the Dubai Health Authority, helping establish child
mental health services and a neuropsychiatric clinic at Latifa Hospital
(formerly Al Wasl Hospital).
Dr. El Abd is also Director of Child and
Family Training, a UK-based not-for-profit organization providing
training programs and multilingual guides for professionals working with
children and families across the UK and internationally.
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