Program Information (pdf) Program Handouts (pdf) Objectives Participants will be able to describe: Components required for a diagnosis of ADHD in adulthood Symptoms of ADHD beyond those outlined in DSM-5 Current FDA-approved medications for the treatment of adult ADHD Different non-medication treatments available for adults with ADHD Categories of interventions used in a program of CBT for adult ADHD Specific coping strategies that are commonly included in CBT programs for adult ADHD Topics Covered Diagnostic Assessment of ADHD in Adulthood Current DSM-5 diagnostic requirements Prevalence and persistence of ADHD in adulthood Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment Screening—Clinical/Developmental Interview—Structured Diagnostic Interview—Review of Clinical Inventories—Feedback Session—Testing What if a patient does not have ADHD? Malingering Non-medication Treatments for Adult ADHD Current FDA-approved medications for adult ADHD Psychosocial treatments/CBT ADHD coaching Academic support and accommodations Workplace support and accommodations Working memory training / Neurofeedback Complementary and alternative treatments Psychosocial Treatment of Adult ADHD Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Model - The Impact of Comorbidity Research in support of CBT Adult ADHD treatment Categories of Adult ADHD CBT interventions CBT Interventions Goal setting—Daily Planner—To Do Lists/defining tasks—Procrastination/Activating and sustaining effort—-Cognitive and behavioral modification skills—Implementation strategies—Emotional management strategies—Disorganization and time management—Managing information and items—Problem solving /Decision-making skills—Health, well-being, and sleep technology |