ADHD Assessment in Practice: Improving Accuracy and Insight
MHS presents a four-part thought leadership webinar series redefining what responsible ADHD assessment looks like in complex, real-world settings.
From differential diagnosis to measurement-based care, this series explores how practitioners can move beyond isolated scores to more integrated, defensible decision-making. We’ll examine overlapping symptom profiles, uncover commonly missed or masked presentations, and connect assessment data to meaningful next steps. With a focus on multi-method, multi-informant approaches, each session offers practical insights you can apply immediately.
This free webinar series is intended for qualified professionals who use ADHD assessment data to guide diagnosis, treatment, intervention planning, or progress monitoring in their practice.
Why Attend?
- Learn from leading ADHD experts who will share the latest evidence-based perspectives.
- Acquire practical, ready-to-use strategies to better support students, clients, and families.
- Stay ahead of the curve with current trends, tools, and interventions in ADHD assessment and care.
- Earn 1.0 CE credit per session attended.*
Reserve your spot today. Receive invitations to the upcoming sessions.
Webinar Series Schedule
Differential Diagnosis in ADHD: Leveraging Conners CBRS 2 and Conners 4 to Distinguish ADHD from Look-Alike Conditions
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET – 3:30 p.m. ET Presenters: Arthi Chinna-Meyyappan, PhD (Research Scientist, MHS) and Alica Rogojin, PhD (Research Scientist, MHS) Level: Intermediate CE Credits Available: 1.0*
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) rarely exists in isolation—and it rarely presents as a straightforward diagnosis. Symptoms of anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and other conditions can closely resemble ADHD, while comorbidity often complicates the clinical picture.
In this webinar, understand how symptom patterns overlap and diverge across transdiagnostic dimensions such as attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation, and where Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales™ 2nd Edition (Conners CBRS® 2) and Conners 4th Edition™ (Conners 4) can help distinguish ADHD from other conditions. Through a demonstration of the Conners tools, get the latest in differential diagnosis best practices to support a comprehensive assessment approach.
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to…
- Describe areas of overlap and distinction between ADHD, anxiety, mood, and trauma-related presentations.
- Apply a multi-method assessment approach using Conners CBRS 2, Conners 4, and other standardized, norm-referenced tools.
- Recognize best practices in differential diagnosis to reduce ADHD misdiagnosis risk.
About the Presenters
Arthi Chinna-Meyyappan, PhD, is a research scientist at MHS, where she develops evidence-based psychological assessments with a focus on youth mental health. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from Queen's University and teaches Abnormal Psychology at the University of Toronto. Her research and applied work span psychopathology and transdiagnostic processes, including emotional regulation, with an emphasis on translating scientific evidence into clinical and educational tools.
Alica Rogojin, PhD, is a research scientist at MHS, where she develops evidence-based psychological assessments that support informed decision-making across clinical and educational settings. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from York University, studying cognition and brain health. Her work focuses on translating complex scientific findings into practical tools that support the assessment of youth psychopathology
Identifying Twice-Exceptional Learners: Giftedness, ADHD, and the Role of Comprehensive Assessment
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET – 3:30 p.m. ET Presenter: Steven Pfeiffer, PhD Level: Intermediate CE Credits Available: 1.0*
Giftedness and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can each shape how a student learns, behaves, and engages at school, but when they occur together, a student’s profile can be especially complex. Twice-exceptional (2e) learners with ADHD may be overlooked, misunderstood, or misidentified when strengths and challenges are considered in isolation.
This webinar will help attendees better understand the nuanced assessment considerations involved in identifying gifted students and gifted students with ADHD. Participants will be introduced to Dr. Pfeiffer’s tripartite model, learn about key components of the Gifted Rating Scales™ Second Edition (GRS™ 2), and explore common factors that contribute to missed identification and misdiagnosis. The session will offer practical insight into recognizing the whole learner and supporting more accurate, fair, and comprehensive identification practices.
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to…
- Identify key challenges in recognizing gifted students and twice-exceptional gifted learners with ADHD.
- Describe dominant models of giftedness and their relevance to assessment practices, with attention to how these models can support more comprehensive identification of twice-exceptional learners.
- Explain key features of the GRS 2 rating scales and how they can help inform the identification and assessment of gifted and twice-exceptional learner profiles.
About the Presenter
Steven Pfeiffer, PhD, is the lead author of GRS 2 and an internationally recognized expert in the psychological and social-emotional development of high-ability students. With more than 40 years of clinical, research, and consulting experience, including academic roles at Duke University and Florida State University, he brings deep expertise in understanding the needs of gifted and twice-exceptional learners.
From Diagnosis to Daily Functioning: Translating ADHD Data into Action
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET – 3:30 p.m. ET Presenter: Sam Goldstein, PhD Level: Intermediate CE Credits Available: 1.0*
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) evaluations generate valuable data, but educators, families, and clinicians often struggle to translate findings into meaningful action. Join Sam Goldstein, PhD, co-author of Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory™ (CEFI®), among others, for a lesson on how to move beyond diagnosis and use ADHD assessment results to guide practical interventions that improve functioning at home, school, work, and social settings.
In this webinar, learn how to interpret key clinical findings, identify strengths and challenges, connect data to evidence-based strategies, and create actionable plans that support long-term success. See how you can bridge the gap between assessment, treatment planning, and measurable real-world outcomes in your practice.
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to…
- Interpret key ADHD assessment findings and connect them to daily functioning across settings.
- Translate ADHD diagnostic data into practical, individualized intervention plans using evidence-based strategies.
- Guide practical interventions that improve daily functioning at home, school, and work.
About the Presenter
Sam Goldstein, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist based in Utah, where he earned his doctorate in school psychology from the University of Utah. He is board-certified in pediatric neuropsychology and is listed with the Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. A Fellow of both the American Psychological Association and the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Goldstein also serves as an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
He has authored or co-authored over 50 clinical and trade publications, numerous textbook chapters and peer-reviewed articles, and ten psychological and neuropsychological assessments. He is the founder and former editor-in-chief of the Journal of Attention Disorders. Since 1980, he has served as clinical director at the Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City.
Rethinking ADHD Assessment: Moving Beyond Single Scores
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET – 3:30 p.m. ET Presenters: Devika Venkatachalam (Marketing Development Manager, MHS) and Vaunam Venkadasalam, PhD (Research Scientist, MHS) Level: Beginner CE Credits Available: 1.0*
No single score can tell the whole story of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). When we think about a thorough ADHD evaluation, we picture a battery that integrates the use of Conners Continuous Performance Tests Online Suite (Conners CPT Online Suite), Conners 4th Edition™ (Conners 4®), and Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales™ 2nd Edition (CAARS™ 2). But how should these results be weighed together to support confident clinical decision-making?
In this webinar, learn why combining data from performance-based measures and rating scales is essential to a complete, measurement-based assessment approach. Address common pitfalls, including over-reliance on elevated ratings, misunderstanding standardized and non-standardized data, interpretation bias, and other sources of error that can undermine diagnostic confidence. Gain practical guidance on when and how to use these MHS solutions within a broader assessment battery. Hear the latest in how emerging research and remote administration are helping to support a more defensible framework for interpreting ADHD data across educational and clinical settings.
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to…
- Differentiate the roles of performance-based measures and rating scales within a comprehensive ADHD assessment battery.
- Interpret CPT results as patterns of performance rather than isolated scores, while avoiding common pitfalls such as over-reliance on single scores or biased interpretation.
- Integrate CPT and rating scale data to support a comprehensive, measurement-based assessment approach across educational and clinical settings.
About the Presenters
Devika Venkatachalam is a market development manager at MHS, focused on product strategy, practitioner engagement, and clinical solutions development. She collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure new offerings align with practitioners’ evolving needs and workflows. Devika supported the launch of Conners Continuous Performance Tests Online Suite (Conners CPT Online Suite), Conners 4th Edition™ (Conners 4®), and Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales™ 2nd Edition (CAARS™ 2), working alongside clinical and research teams to help bring these solutions to market. She holds a Master of Science in counseling psychology, which informs her understanding of clinical practice and commitment to practitioner-informed solutions.
Vaunam Venkadasalam, PhD, is a research scientist at MHS and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology & Education from the University of Toronto. She has extensive experience developing and validating psychological assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Vaunam’s expertise has been integral to the research and development of Conners Continuous Performance Tests Online Suite (Conners CPT Online Suite), ensuring this tool meets the highest standards of scientific rigor and clinical relevance for ADHD assessment. Her work emphasizes accurate, evidence-based evaluation in clinical and educational settings, helping practitioners and educators conduct reliable assessments and make informed decisions for individuals with attention-related problems such as ADHD. Through her research and professional contributions, Vaunam demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing best practices in ADHD evaluation and support.
*Continuing Education Credits
These webinar may be eligible for gifted education and/or professional learning update credits, in accordance with applicable state and district policies. Credit eligibility varies by state and locality; participants are responsible for verifying eligibility with their district or relevant education agency.
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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.