ADULT (16+) AD/HD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

ADDults with ADHD (NSW) Inc

ADULT AD/HD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

                      “Including transition years 16 +”

              Presented by:  Dr CAROLINE STEVENSON

 

This workshop is designed for medical practitioners, psychologists, social workers, school counsellors and mental health professionals working with adults with AD/HD.

WHEN:                    Friday 6^th September, 2013

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WHERE:                 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY, NORTH RYDE
at Dunmore Lang College, 130-134 Herring Rd., North Ryde

-       Limited parking out front of building

-       Near Waterloo Road - adjacent to Macquarie University train station

TIME:                      9.000am – 4.00pm

                                

COST:                     $275.00 per person

                           (includes certificate of attendance & resource information)

        Caroline Stevenson B.Sc (Hons), M.Psych, PhD.(MAPS)

Caroline Stevenson is a Clinical Psychologist who trained at the University of Sydney.She

is a registered psychologist and member of the Clinical College of the Australian

Psychological Society. In 1999 she completed a PhD on the management of AD/HD in adults.

Since 2000, Caroline has worked in private practice helping individuals and families with the challenges associated with having AD/HD and learning difficulties. She has spoken at national

and international conferences on the topic of AD/HD management, and her work is cited in     international guidelines on the rights of adult AD/HD.

LIMITED SEATING TO ALLOW GREATER INTERACTION

- PLEASE REGISTER EARLY-

For further information (MAPS & LOCATION) and

to register ONLINE, please use link below:
http://www.adultadhd.org.au/Professionals/Professionals_mainpage.htm   

 

ADHD CENTRE NSW

Supporting Adults and Families with ADHD                                      Email:  info@adultadhd.org.au

Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde NSW                                                        Web:  www.adultadhd.org.au

All Mail to:  PO Box 22, Epping  NSW  1710                                                                   ABN  87 819 863 019

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ADDults with ADHD (NSW) Inc

ADULT AD/HD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

“Including transition years 16 +”

Presented by:  Dr CAROLINE STEVENSON

Friday 6^th September, 2013

ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT OF ADULT AD/HD ADHD is one of the most researched conditions and yet one of the most misunderstood. OUTCOME OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY: ·           To understand theoretical models of AD/HD and apply the concepts to clinical practice ·           To update knowledge of assessment methods and tools for assessing adults with AD/HD ·           To update knowledge of psychological strategies that will enhance the functioning of adults with AD/HD From 08.30am:          Registration 09.00-11.00am           Module 1: Understanding adult AD/HD: Theoretical Models                                     This section will describe major theoretical models of AD/HD and provide      a platform for understanding how to assess for AD/HD in late adolescence and adulthood. 11.00-11.15am           Morning Tea 11.15-01.15pm           Module 2: Assessment of adult AD/HD Guidelines, Methods & Tools                                     This section will discuss international guidelines for the assessment of AD/HD. The pros and cons of different rating scales and cognitive tests will be explored. And finally, differential diagnosis of AD/HD with other conditions will be considered. 01.15-2.00pm:            Lunch 02.00-4.00pm:            Module 3: Treatment of adult AD/HD: Strategies to managing the symptoms.                                     This section will reference international best practice guidelines. Cognitive remediation for organisational, motivation, and attention and memory will be discussed. Emerging technology such as computerised intervention for Working Memory will be considered. 4.00pm                       CLOSE

 

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