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Digital Seminar

Russell Barkley, Ph.D. on ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment and Management


Faculty:
Russell Barkley, PhD
Duration:
3 Hours
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jun 10, 2021
Product Code:
POS055170
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

Watch world-renowned ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley in a 3-hour seminar highlighting new insights in the diagnosis, treatment and management of ADHD. Packed with recent research and practical application, this webcast is a must-see for anyone who works with kids and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD

Follow along with Dr. Barkley as he walks you through:

  • His latest research findings and what that means for treatment and management of ADHD today
  • How to differentiate between ADHD and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) – and why it matters
  • The startling correlation between untreated ADHD and premature, severe health problems
  • Why an ADHD diagnosis lends itself to significant health problems and shorter life expectancy
  • The evolution of ADHD as more than just an educational or mental health problem
  • 14 best principles for managing ADHD in children and teens
  • An update on the most recent evidence-based treatment recommendations

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a legend in the mental health field!

Purchase today!

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 3 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

  1. Determine the health problems that are negatively affected by ADHD and how to use this knowledge to appropriately revise intervention approaches.
  2. Evaluate the diagnostic criteria of ADHD to the clinical features of SCT as suggested in the most recent literature.
  3. Analyze 14 principles that will promote better executive functioning and self-regulation for children and teens with ADHD.

Outline

The Costs of Undertreated ADHD

  • Why ADHD may be the disorder “behind the curtain” of significant health problems
  • Risk factors: suicide, self-injury, obesity, substance abuse, diabetes and shorter life expectancy
  • Your role in educating kids, caregivers and medical professionals on the health risks of ADHD
  • How to broaden your assessment beyond the DSM-5® to include diet, nutrition, sleep and quality of life

The Future of Diagnosis and Treatment

  • Dr. Barkley’s most recent research – and what it means for you as a helping professional
  • Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) – ADHD’s lesser known, but just as prominent and debilitating cousin
  • Comparing SCT and ADHD – Demographics, Comorbidity, Risks and Impairments
  • Why SCT is often diagnosed as “ADHD – Inattentive Type” or “ADD”
  • Crucial differences in treatment recommendations for SCT v. ADHD

14 Best Principles for Managing ADHD in Children and Teens

  • Understanding ADHD as a disorder of executive functioning and self-regulation
  • The latest evidence-based treatment recommendations for improving:
    • Self-awareness
    • Time management
    • Emotional self-control
    • Self-motivation
    • Planning and problem solving
    • And more!
  • Recommendations on what to avoid – and why – with kids who have ADHD 

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Speech Language Pathologists
  • Teachers
  • School Administrators
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Other Helping Professionals Who Work with Children

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