Changing the ADHD Brain - Moving Beyond Medication

Objectives

Articulate the relationship between the frontal lobe of the brain and ADHD symptomology for the purpose of client psychoeducation.
Determine the impact of movement and exercise on the reduction of ADHD symptoms as it relates to assessment and treatment planning.
Implement treatment interventions for improving impulse control and working memory in clients.
Analyze the influence of diet and nutrition on ADHD symptoms in relation to assessment and treatment planning.
Develop clinical strategies to calm the nervous system of clients diagnosed with ADHD.
Assess the clinical implications of environmental influences on ADHD symptoms in clients.

Copyright : 18/08/2017

Advances in the Management of ADHD: Evidence-Based Medications and Psychosocial Treatments

Objectives

Assess and characterize the utility of current FDA approved ADHD management medications for symptom management
Discriminate between effective and unproven adjunctive ADHD interventions and its treatment implications
Articulate the beneficial effects and potential side effects associated with ADHD medications in relation to assessment and treatment planning

Copyright : 28/08/2018

Executive Function, ADHD and Stress in the Classroom

Objectives

Implement strategies to increase students’ executive functioning skills during both structured activities and open learning times.
Employ classroom interventions that will improve time management, organizational and study skills for kids diagnosed with ADHD.
Apply simple breathing and mindfulness techniques to reduce students’ stress levels, improve emotional regulation in order to meet classroom expectations.
Adapt traditional behavior modification programs to address non-compliant behavior in kids who have ADHD.
Utilize classroom management strategies that apply to the whole class while also meeting the needs of students who are easily distracted or who have cognitive processing delays.
Implement strategies to improve homework compliance and improve study skills among students.

Copyright : 13/03/2017

ODD, ASD, ADHD & Mood Disorders - Over 50 Behavior-Changing Techniques for Children and Adolescents

Objectives

Utilize over 50 proven techniques for working with kids with behavioral issues, high-functioning ASD, ADHD and mood disturbance.
Distinguish how to promote “whole brain” change in children with verbal processing and auditory learning issues.
Develop tools for daily mindfulness and self-regulation practice.
Apply strategies to develop life skills for a wide variety of emotional disturbances and behavioral problems.
Implement strategies for treating intolerance, anxiety and impulsivity.
Dissect how to reduce power struggles & anger through CBT and validation techniques.

Copyright : 06/02/2018

The Two Attention Disorders: Identifying, Diagnosing, and Managing ADHD vs. SCT

Objectives

Characterize the specific nature of the inhibition and attention deficits in ADHD
Apply DSM-5 criteria effectively to accurately diagnose ADHD and develop successful treatment interventions
Utilize modifications to DSM-5 criteria to improve diagnostic rigor and identification of Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT)
Discriminate effectively between ADHD and SCT

Smart but Scattered Adults - Manage ADHD by Targeting Executive Skills

Objectives

Outline the key role executive skills play in understanding adults with ADHD.
Evaluate assessment tools to determine clients’ profiles of executive skill strengths and weaknesses.
Formulate with clients on the best way to restructure their environment to reduce the impact of weak executive skills.
Build a realistic change plan that enables ADHD clients to improve executive skills in situations and settings they identify as problematic.
Determine effective strategies ADHD clients can use to cope with executive skill challenges in the workplace, the home and in relationships.
Evaluate tools to enhance 12 executive skill domains.