ADHD Uncovered:
Strategies for Supporting Youth and Adults
Join us for an insightful and comprehensive webinar series designed specifically for school and clinical psychologists. This series aims to deepen your understanding of ADHD and provide practical strategies to support individuals living with this condition across different life stages. Featuring expert speakers, each session will offer valuable perspectives and tools to enhance your practice and provide better outcomes.
Why Attend?
- Gain expert knowledge from leading professionals in the field of ADHD.
- Acquire practical strategies to enhance your practice and support individuals with ADHD.
- Enhance your professional development and stay updated on the latest trends and tools in ADHD assessment and intervention.
Register today to secure your spot in this must-attend FREE webinar series and empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to make a significant impact on the lives of those with ADHD.
Webinar Series Schedule
The Uncanny Likeness Between Giftedness and ADHD
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Julie Skolnick, M.A., J.D.
Level: Introductory
CE Credits Available: 1.0*
“Easy things are hard, and hard things are easy” for gifted children with ADHD. Caregivers and educators will deeply understand the similarities and differences of gifted and ADHD profiles and why one elicits a “glass half full” and the other a “glass half empty response.” Attendees will learn strategies and advocacy tools to bring out the best and raise self-confidence in Gifted/ADHD learners.
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to…
- Differentiate the diagnoses of gifted and ADHD and why it’s important to consider each learner individually as opposed to the sum of their diagnoses.
- Demonstrate the effects of being twice exceptional through research and anecdotal evidence.
- Apply strength-based interventions to address strengths and struggles of a 2e child identified with ADHD.
About the presenter
Julie Skolnick, M.A., J.D.
Julie Skolnick, Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, guides parents of gifted and distractible youth, mentors twice exceptional (2e) adults, and trains educators on raising self-confidence in their 2e students and clients. Her book, “Gifted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice Exceptional Child” (2023), has received wide acclaim.
From Broad Strokes to Fine Lines: Effective Use of Psychological Tests
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
Level: Intermediate
CE Credits Available: 1.5*
Join renowned psychologist Dr. Sam Goldstein, co-author of the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales™ (ASRS®), the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory™ (CEFI®), and the Rating Scale of Impairment™ (RSI™), for an insightful webinar on the strategic use of psychological tests in assessments for youth.
This session will provide a robust framework for understanding youth emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Dr. Goldstein will guide participants through the decision-making process of selecting appropriate tests, from those offering a broad overview to those exploring specific conditions such as Autism, depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities. Attendees will learn to balance broad and narrowband assessments to create comprehensive and precise profiles of youth’s needs. Enhance your evaluative skills with theoretical knowledge and practical application from one of the field’s leading experts.
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to…
- Articulate a comprehensive framework for understanding children’s emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
- Distinguish between broad and narrowband psychological tests and identify their appropriate uses.
- Select and apply broad and narrowband psychological tests for conditions such as Autism, depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities.
About the presenter
Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
Sam Goldstein obtained his Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Utah and is licensed as a Psychologist and certified School Psychologist in Utah. Dr. Goldstein has authored, co-edited, or co-authored over fifty clinical and trade publications, five dozen textbook chapters, nearly three dozen peer-reviewed scientific articles, and twelve psychological and neuropsychological tests.
Unlocking Early Success: Nurturing Preschool Attention Skills
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Arthi Chinna-Meyyappan, Ph.D. and Rebecca Ragland, M.A., NCSP
Level: Intermediate
CE Credits Available: 1.0*
Attention skills in preschoolers are more than just child’s play—they’re the building blocks for future success! Research indicates early intervention is vital in addressing attention challenges promptly, enhancing developmental outcomes, and supporting smoother transitions to formal schooling.
In this training, participants will gain valuable insights into how broadband assessments like the Conners Early Childhood™ (Conners EC™) and performance-based measures like the Conners Kiddie Continuous Performance Test 2nd Edition™ (Conners K-CPT 2™) offer a comprehensive view of a child’s behaviors and development. These tools are pivotal in identifying and supporting young children with attention challenges. Additionally, learn more about how to facilitate smoother transitions to an academic education environment and pave the way for ongoing growth and resilience.
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to…
- Identify how preschool attention skills can impact school readiness and later achievement.
- Discuss why early intervention is vital in addressing challenges for our youngest learners.
- Explore how Conners EC and Conners K-CPT 2 assessments can help identify attention challenges early.
- Utilize these scientifically validated tools to facilitate smooth transitions to formal schooling for young children with attention challenges.
About the presenter
Arthi Chinna-Meyyappan, Ph.D
Arthi Chinna-Meyyappan is a Research Scientist at MHS. She completed her PhD in Neuroscience at Queen’s University. In her role, Arthi contributes to the development of psychometrically sound and scientifically validated measures for use in clinical and educational settings. Her passion lies in nurturing resilience and growth in children to address behavioral challenges.
Rebecca Ragland, M.A., NCSP
Rebecca Ragland is a Healthcare Solutions Consultant at MHS. With 18 years of experience as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, she is an advocate for greater access and equity in mental health care across the lifespan. She is passionate about early development and intervention, aiming to enhance outcomes within educational and behavioral health systems.
ADHD Transitions: From Adolescence into Early Adulthood
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Elizabeth Sparrow Ph.D.
Level: Intermediate
CE Credits Available: 1.0*
With the surge in adults seeking services for suspected ADHD, there is an unprecedented need for clinicians who are equipped to diagnose and treat this disorder. We must be aware of important shifts as individuals move from childhood into adolescence and adulthood, including changes in presentation, diagnostic criteria, opportunities, and impairments. Informed clinicians can make a meaningful difference in the lives of these individuals through assessment and intervention. During this one-hour webinar, we will examine real-world applications of adult ADHD research, including practical suggestions you can use in your clinical practice with clients who are launching into adulthood.
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to…
- Explain reasons people present for diagnosis/treatment of ADHD in late adolescence and adulthood.
- Describe key shifts in presentation of ADHD from childhood into adulthood and list important differences in DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for older adolescents and adults.
- Summarize areas of functioning that are vulnerable to impairment for adults with ADHD.
- Identify at least one practical strategy you can use to make a difference in the life of an adolescent/adult with ADHD.
About the presenter
Elizabeth Sparrow Ph.D.
Dr. Sparrow is a licensed psychologist in North Carolina, specializing in neuropsychological evaluations and clinical interventions. Thirty years of collaboration with Dr. Erhardt and the late Dr. Conners led her to co-create the Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS™) and CAARS™ 2. Dr. Sparrow has served as lead clinical consultant for the Conners 3®, Conners CBRS®, and Conners EC™. She is the author of Essentials of Conners Behavior Assessments.
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Disclaimer: There is no known commercial support for this program. As the publisher of the psychometric instruments, MHS, Inc. stands to gain from potential sales that may result from the webinars related to our products. When authors of products are the presenters, they may be presenting on an assessment for which they receive royalties. Some presenters may reference or promote a book during the webinars that they have authored. As a result, those presenters stand to gain from potential sales of the book(s) they promote.
Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS, Inc.) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. MHS, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS, Inc.) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school psychologists. MHS, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. NASP Approved Provider # 1119.