AD(H)D and other Neurological Disorders

Level: Advanced Practice-Lineworker

Credits: 6

Intended Audience: Workers new and experienced who want to learn more about AD(H)D and other neurological disorders in children

Intended Objectives:

• To review the latest findings regarding the impact of drugs and alcohol on the developing brain
• To distinguish between FAS, FAE, and FADE and learn the characteristics of each
• To learn a variety of interventions that are helpful to children with FAS, FAE, and FADE
• To identify the influence of pre-natal exposure to drugs/alcohol on the development of ADHD
• To discuss some of the current controversies surrounding ADHD
• To discuss the behavioral manifestations of ADHD in various developmental stages
• To confront the specific problems surrounding the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD and to identify various mechanisms used to identify ADHD
• To examine disorders which mimic ADHD
• To identify the specific symptoms of ADHD
• To review successful multi-modal interventions with ADHD
• To understand the impact of neurological and learning disorders on self-esteem
• To review a variety of learning disabilities which affect a youngster’s ability to function with their peer group in school
• To assist parents and caretakers with specific suggestions for coping with the stress of living with children with neurological problems

Topics Include:

• Overview of Research Findings
• Examining the Effects of Alcohol of the Young Brain
• The Correlation between FAS, FAE, FADE and ADHD
• Understanding ADHD
• Behavioral Components and Social/Emotional Fallout of ADHD
• Interventions with ADHD: Using a Multi-modal Approach
• ADHD in Adolescence
• ADHD and Parental/Family Stress
• Self-care for Parents and Caretakers