Evaluation and Diagnosis of ADHD

Friday, Oct 25, 2024 • 8 am to 9 am

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

This presentation will review common differential diagnoses and symptom presentation for attention/focus patient complaints.

Objectives

  • Participants will be able to identify the DSM 5R diagnostic criteria for ADHD
  • Participants will be able to identify elements of a neuropsychological evaluation for attention difficulties
  • Participants will be able to identify common screening tools that could be used to assist with diagnosis
  • Participants will be able to identify at least 3 compensatory strategies to offer to clients that are not medication related

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

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