Behavior is frequently the first sign of underlying emotional difficulties in early childhood. Many times these early symptoms are signs of diagnoses such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This course will provide information regarding ADHD, the common manifestations of ADHD symptoms, the neurological impact of ADHD, common interventions for ADHD and differential diagnosis.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; IBCCES/1.0; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the foundational symptoms of an ADHD diagnosis.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the process of making an ADHD diagnosis.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe interventions in a classroom that can be used to support children with ADHD.
Course created on April 1, 2020
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Why Do Children Receive Diagnosis? |
| 10-25 Minutes | The Basics of ADHD |
| 25-35 Minutes | The Decision to Diagnose |
| 35-40 Minutes | Differential Diagnosis |
| 40-45 Minutes | ADHD and Learning |
| 45-55 Minutes | Interventions for ADHD |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary |
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Alison D. Peak
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Alison D. Peak LCSW (Allied Behavioral Health Solutions, Nashville, TN) received her Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan with an emphasis in Interpersonal Practice with Children and Youth and Infant Mental Health. Alison is the Co-chair of the AIMHiTN Endorsement Committee and a member of AIMHiTN's Leadership Cohort. Alison also has two post-graduate degrees, Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care and Pediatric Integrated Health Services. Alison is passionate about working with children with histories of early trauma, families with adopted children, and youth in DCS custody. Alison seeks to meet these children and families where they most often present for assistance, their physician's office, and to assist in collaborating with primary care providers to optimize services for children and families.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
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