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Digital Seminar

Assessment of ADHD in Children and Teens


Faculty:
Russell Barkley, PhD
Duration:
1 Hour 41 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Sep 20, 2011
Product Code:
POS043820
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

In this seminar recording, Dr. Barkley presents his view on the best means for clinically evaluating ADHD in children and adolescents. The goals of the evaluation are initially discussed followed by information to be obtained before the day of the evaluation as well as topics to be covered in the initial interview with parents and children/teens. The issues to be addressed by the evaluation and the best methods for doing so are then presented. The types of rating scales and psychological tests that are useful in the evaluation of ADHD will also be reviewed. Special attention is given to the problems with using neuropsychological testing to make a diagnosis of ADHD. The presentation concludes with the topics essential to cover in the feedback conference with the parents on the results of the evaluation

CPD


CPD
- PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This online program is worth 1.75 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.

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Russell A. Barkley, PhD, recently retired (January 1, 2022) from his position as a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (2016-present). He is also a retired Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center (1985-2002) and subsequently worked as a Professor of Psychiatry and Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (2003-2016). Dr. Barkley is the founder and Editor of the clinical newsletter, The ADHD Report, which he continues to edit in this 30th and final year of publication (2022). He is board certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN, ABPP).

Dr. Barkley is a clinical scientist, educator and practitioner who has published 27 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals numbering more than 43 editions, and creator of 7 award winning professional videos. He has published more than 300 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders and is the author of the book Managing ADHD in School (PESI, 2016).

Dr. Barkley has presented more than 800 invited lectures in more than 30 countries and appeared on nationally televised shows such as 60 Minutes, the Today show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, and many others. He has received numerous awards from professional societies and ADHD organizations for his lifetime achievements, contributions to research and clinical practice, and the dissemination of science.

Speaker Disclosures
Financial: Dr. Russell Barkley receives royalties as a published author. He previously received a speaking honorarium from Astra Zeneca and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. Dr. Barkley receives royalties from ContinuingEdCourses.net and a speaking honorarium from Ochsner Medical Center and Medical College of Wisconsin. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Russell Barkley is a member of the American Psychological Association, the South Carolina Psychological Association, and the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders.


Objectives

  • List the goals of the evaluation of ADHD in children and teens
  • Describe the issues that arise in such evaluations and the best means to address them
  • Outline the essential contents of the parent and child interviews
  • Explain which psychological tests and rating scales are and are not useful for evaluating ADHD
  • Review the essential topics to address in the parent feedback conference

Outline

  • Assessment Goals
  • Information to get at the time of referral
  • Issues to be addressed in the evaluation
  • Methods for addressing those issues
  • Content of the parent interview
  • Purpose of the child/teen interview
  • Useful rating scales for evaluating ADHD
  • Problems with neuropsychological testing in the diagnosis of ADHD
  • Differential diagnostic tips for identifying ADHD
  • Essential ingredients in the parent feedback conference

Target Audience

Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Speech & Language Pathologists, Teachers, School Guidance Counselors, Case Managers, Nurses, School Administrators, Educational Paraprofessionals, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapist Assistants, Other Helping Professionals that work with children

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