ADHD: What it Is, What it Isn't, and What to Do about it

Monday, November 4, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

(Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants.)

Intended Audience: School psychologists, General education and special education teachers, especially those working with students who are hyperactive and/or inattentive, Mental health counselors

Results from the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) from 2022 indicate that approximately 9.8% of children ages 3-17 have received a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This statistic suggests that 6.2 million children grapple with ADHD symptoms and the number is on the rise. This training highlights the historical implications of the current increase in this diagnosis, and offers information on how to accurately identify and assess for ADHD. This training also reviews best practice and evidence-based interventions to support students with an ADHD diagnosis in an academic setting.

Participants Will:

• Gain a better understanding of the historical implications of the current rise in ADHD diagnoses
• Learn strategies to assess for ADHD
• Learn evidence-based strategies and treatment interventions for working with students who have an ADHD diagnosis

Presenter: Kristin N. Moore, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist (In partnership w/ the Diagnostic Center North; held jointly with SE SELPA)