Outline Why Not Medication? Useful as a short-term tool Concerns with long-term use: Effects on the brain ADHD and the “Immature” Brain Brain imaging evidence of ADHD Research regarding ADHD brain development Frontal lobes mature more slowly in the ADHD brain Excess theta brainwaves Implications for treatment Movement-Based Strategies Wake up an underaroused ADHD brain Hyperactivity as an adaptive mechanism The impact of play and exercise on the brain Role of rhythm and timing training Integrated movement systems for ADHD Frontal Lobe/Working Memory Strategic Tools Use it or lose it: Increase memory, attention and focus Games for impulse control and working memory Computerized cognitive training programs Meditation and mindfulness for ADHD Neurofeedback Diet and Nutrition The impact of sugars, fats, proteins and water Diet and dopamine Omega 3-6-9: What you need to know for brain health Multivitamins/minerals: Do they make a difference? Gluten, food additives and pesticides ADHD and Nervous System Overstimulation ”Overaroused” subtype of ADHD Stress, anxiety and ADHD: the connection Breathwork and movement for nervous system calming Heart rate variability biofeedback Art therapy techniques to quiet and focus the brain Environmental Influences Video games and Social Media Sleep deprivation Same symptoms as ADHD Strategies to help insomnia Environmental toxins: lead, phthalates, pollution The impact of time in nature on ADHD symptoms Limitations of the Research and Potential Risks Target Audience Counselors Social Workers Psychologists Marriage and Family Therapists Speech-Language Pathologists Teachers School Administrators Addiction Counselors Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapy Assistants Nurses Physicians Other Helping Professionals who Work with Children Copyright : 15/10/2021 ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment and Management 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! Program Information Objectives Determine the health problems that are negatively affected by ADHD and how to use this knowledge to appropriately revise intervention approaches. Evaluate the diagnostic criteria of ADHD to the clinical features of SCT as suggested in the most recent literature. 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 Copyright : 10/06/2021 Rethinking ADHD: A New Treatment Approach As ubiquitous as it is, the condition we misleadingly call ADHD is too often misunderstood, even by professionals. Rather than treating it as a deficit or a disorder, the best outcomes derive from a new strengths-based model that reconceives ADHD as VAST (Variable Attention Stimulus Trait). Discover cutting-edge interventions based on the VAST approach that can change the lives of clients of all ages. You’ll learn: How to explain the VAST model to clients in plain language, so they start seeing and using their unique brain traits as an asset rather than a curse The role of medication vs. nonmedication interventions for children and adults How to help clients avoid the major pitfalls of VAST, such as chronic self-attack, rumination, underachievement, substance abuse and other addictions, poor relationship choices, and the consequences of disorganization Program Information Objectives Evaluate several treatment interventions based on a VAST approach to ADHD that improve clinical outcomes. Assess how to explain the VAST model to clients in a way that helps them view their unique brain traits as assets. Investigate the major pitfalls of treatment and how to avoid them. Evaluate the role of medication and nonmedication interventions for children and adults. Outline Describe several treatment interventions based on a VAST approach to ADHD that improve clinical outcomes. Learn how to understand and implement a strength-based approach to treating ADHD. How to take a strength-based history to develop the talents and strengths of a person who has ADHD. Assess how to explain the VAST model to clients in a way that helps them view their unique brain traits as assets. Learn how to see ADHD not as a disorder but as a trait. Learn how to reframe the challenges of ADHD in terms of Mirror Traits. List the major pitfalls of treatment and how to avoid them. How to Understand the Role of Medication in the Treatment of ADHD. How to Find the Right Dose of the Right Medication. Explain the role of medication and nonmedication interventions for children and adults. Learn to appreciate ways of treating ADHD without medication. How to examine the benefits of exercise, nutrition, and other non-medication approaches that promote a healthier mental and physical life. Target Audience Counselors Social Workers Psychologists Psychotherapists Therapists Marriage & Family Therapists Addiction Counselors Case Managers Physicians Nurses Other Mental Health Professionals