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
