CE Credit: 3 Hours (0.3 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Counseling Speech-and-Hearing Social-Work Occupational-Therapy Marriage-and-Family Dietetics-and-Nutrition
Learning Level: Intermediate
Course Abstract:
This course will describe the unique ways in which the symptoms of ADHD manifest in adults, including the distinction between attention deficit and attention regulation. It also includes a discussion about the difficulties of accurately diagnosing ADHD in adults and the reasons the disorder is simultaneously over- and under-diagnosed. The DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for ADHD – as they apply to adult functioning – are placed into a context of the actual “soft signs” that can help clinicians identify areas of functional weakness for clients with ADHD. The author lists and details the components of a comprehensive diagnostic interview and emphasizes the value of collateral sources of historical information needed to establish an accurate diagnosis. Various formal assessment instruments are described, along with commentary about their utility in the diagnosis of adult ADHD. Finally, there is a section on the important area of comorbid conditions like depression and anxiety that frequently obscure and/or accompany ADHD. 2007 | 32 pages | 20 posttest questions | Course #30-38 Learning Objectives:
1. Identify ways in which the symptoms of ADHD manifest in adults
2. List factors that can complicate the diagnosis of ADHD in adults
3. Name the components of a comprehensive diagnostic interview for adult ADHD
4. Identify “soft signs” that are unofficial but common areas of dysfunction in adults with ADHD
5. Describe the place of formal assessment instruments in the diagnosis of ADHD in adults
6. Identify three factors that are important differentiators between ADHD and other psychiatric disorders
About the Author(s):
Dr. Ari Tuckman is a clinical psychologist in private practice in West Chester, PA. He is the author of Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-to-Use Guide for Clinicians and is a regular columnist for myADHD.com's e-newsletter. He is a frequent presenter for professionals and members of the public. Accreditation Statement:
 This course is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
ASHA credit expires 11/21/2011. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the quarterly completion report from the ASHA Approved CE Provider. Please note that the completion date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the quarter regardless of when the course was completed. |