Matthew Gormley, PhD, LP - University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Assess for Success: Supporting Children with ADHD Across their Educational Careers (88 minutes) LEARNING OBJECTIVES Following this webinar, attendees will be able to: 1. Describe the core symptoms and common functional impairments associated with ADHD. 2. Identify the current standards for evidence-based diagnosis of ADHD in children. 3. Identify the role of formative assessment of individuals diagnosed with ADHD. 4. Describe the Life Course Model of ADHD and its implications for the assessment and treatment of individuals with ADHD. ABSTRACT: ADHD is among the most common reasons for mental health referrals among school-aged children. Although ADHD is typically first diagnosed in early childhood, the core symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity generally persist into adulthood, often waxing and waning over time. Similarly, the common academic, behavioral, and social difficulties experienced by many individuals with ADHD change over time as the individual develops and moves through different environments (e.g., grade-level transitions). This introductory-level webinar will: (a) provide an overview of ADHD symptomology and functional impairment over time, (b) review current standards for the diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of ADHD, and (c) review the Life Course Model of ADHD and its implications for assessment and subsequent treatment of ADHD. BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Matthew Gormley, PhD, LP is an Associate Professor of School Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He received his doctorate in school psychology from Lehigh University. His research focuses on students at-risk for, or diagnosed with, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Gormley has conducted research on how conjoint behavioral consultation can be utilized to help students with ADHD transition across grade levels. USER RATINGS: 96% recommend (29) American Psychological Association (APA) Buros Center for Testing is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Buros Center for Testing maintains responsibility for this program and its content. National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Buros Center for Testing is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Buros Center for Testing maintains responsibility for this program and its content. (Provider #1113) New York State Education Department (NYSED) Buros Center for Testing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0187. There is no known commercial support for this program. For a brief preview of this video, click link below.