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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (in Adults and Children)

This course runs on PC/Mac

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive review of assessment and treatment methods for ADHD, and summarizes the research literature on the effectiveness of different treatment approaches. Information is provided on how to assess ADHD from infancy through adulthood, along with the different assessment techniques that can be used to diagnose ADHD and differentiate ADHD from other psychological disorders. The use of stimulant drugs to treat ADHD receives considerable attention, along with other forms of drug treatment. Cognitive and behavioral treatment approaches for ADHD are reviewed as well. Resources for professionals are cited, as well as resources for parents, teachers and ADHD children.

Objective

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to identify: (1) typical characteristics of those with ADHD infancy through adulthood; (2) prevalence and prognosis for adults and children with ADHD; (3) appropriate assessment techniques to diagnose ADHD; (4) how ADHD differs from other co-morbid disorders; (5) what stimulant drugs are and how they are used to treat ADHD; (6) target behaviors most effected by stimulant drugs; (7) common side effects and response strategies for stimulant drugs; (8) the most efficacious psychological treatment(s); (9) behavioral management principles for use with parents, teachers, and children; (10) multimodal therapy; and (11) effectiveness of behavior therapy vs. medication for treatment

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4.0 Credits

Written By

C. Keith Conners, Ph.D.

Juliet L. Jett, Ph.D.

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Live Course Frequently Asked Questions

The textbook for this course will be available for you to view and read online immediately. However, copyright protection guidelines prohibit you from printing the text we make available. For your convenience, Professional Psych Seminars will be mailing you a copy of the book within one business day of your purchase date.

How It Works

Read the book. The book is broken into chapters that can be read online or you can read the book that is mailed to you within one business day of your purchase.
Take the quiz online. Answer a few questions online after each chapter, and grade it online once you've finished the book.
If you miss a question, you will be supplied with the page where the answer is located.
Print out your certificate and you're done!

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Level of Classes

All of our classes are offered at the intermediate level unless otherwise indicated. All classes are designed for experienced mental health professionals.

Failure To Pass Policy

If the participant fails to pass the CE exam with 75% accuracy or better, one re-test may be requested at no additional charge. After that time, there will be a $20 fee for each re-test.

Refund Policy

We offer a no-risk guarantee for our online courses. You can view any class for three days, and if not satisfied, contact PPS and we will refund your money in full. This refund offer does not apply if you have completed the class and passed the test. If you purchased an online book course, the hard copy of the book must be returned in "new" condition or the price of the book will be deducted from the refund.