Session 12: An In-Depth Look at Controversial Topics in the Diagnosis, Nature, & Management of ADHD

Egg Harbor, WI US
August 8, 2019 to August 9, 2019

Dr. Barkley has developed one of the leading theories of executive functioning and its role in the nature of ADHD.  From this theory, he has developed numerous clinical implications concerning the diagnosis, assessment, and management of ADHD.  Dr. Barkley will review the history of sluggish cognitive tempo and what is known about it from past research.  He will address adverse events in the psychosocial treatment for ADHD and how to remedy them.  We will also examine numerous domains of major life activities, how ADHD impacts them, and what it means for management across the lifespan.

Thursday Executive functioning theory; Neuropsychological testing in the diagnosis of ADHD; Sluggish cognitive tempo; Life course outcomes of ADHD and what it means for life expectancy and management

 

Friday New developments in ADHD management; Adverse events in psychosocial treatments for ADHD and how to manage them; Comorbidity in ADHD

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Audience

This advanced seminar is geared to mental health and health professionals.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

(1) Describe the significant implications of executive functioning theory for a deeper understanding of ADHD

(2) Identify advances in psychological and medication management, including classroom and adult ADHD management

(3) Conceptualize adverse events in psychosocial treatment and how to monitor and manage them

(4) Review the most common comorbid disorders that coexist with ADHD and the reasons they may be associated with it

Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Brenda Konczal
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-7250
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 AAFP
    AAFP credit.
  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 8.00 APA
    APA credit.
  • 8.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
04/01/2019
Course expires: 
12/31/2019
Event starts: 
08/08/2019 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
08/09/2019 - 12:15pm CDT
Cost:
$16.00
The Landmark Resort and Conference Center
4929 Landmark Drive
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
United States

The Landmark Resort


4929 Landmark Drive
Egg Harbor, Wisconsin 54209
Reservations (800) 273-7877
E-mail: stay@thelandmarkresort.com
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Russell Barkley, PhD, is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and the VA Commonwealth University Health Center.  He has over 40 years of research and clinical experience in ADHD.  He is board certified in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology.  Dr. Barkley is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner who has published 25 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals as well as more than 290 scientific articles and book chapters related to the assessment and treatment of ADHD and related disorders.  He has received awards from the American Psychological Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Board of Professional Psychology, New England Educational Institute, and Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD).

 

Dr. Barkley has the following disclosures:  Royalties from Guilford Publications, PESI, and ContinuingEdCourse.com, and consulting fees from Shire Pharmaceuticals.

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™   . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 8 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
 

APA Credit for Psychololgists:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. MCW maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Attendance at all sessions is required, partial credit will not be awarded.

This activity contains content or processes that may be potentially stressful.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is registered with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a Continuing Education Sponsor for social workers (license number 159-000664).

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Available Credit

  • 8.00 AAFP
    AAFP credit.
  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 8.00 APA
    APA credit.
  • 8.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$16.00
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Registration prior to May 17, 2019 = $305 after May 17, 2019 = $355.00

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Tuition includes course materials and continental breakfast.

Refund Policy: Refunds, minus a $50 administrative fee, may be obtained if requested in writing no later than 15 days prior to the beginning of each session. There will be no refunds thereafter.