Benjamin J. Lovett, PhD- Columbia University

Testing Accommodations for Students with ADHD: Research-Based Practices (83 minutes) LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the results of research studies on testing accommodations for individuals with ADHD. 2. Contrast different types of clinical evidence when making accommodation decisions for individuals with ADHD. 3. Evaluate requests and recommendations for testing accommodations using an evidence-based framework. ABSTRACT: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common diagnosis in children, and more recently in adults as well. However, there is no consistent approach to providing disability accommodations to individuals with ADHD. In this intermediate-level presentation, Dr. Lovett will review the features associated with ADHD that can lead to a need for testing accommodations and analyze the available research on common accommodations such as extended testing time and a private testing location. In particular, Dr. Lovett will connect different types of student-specific evidence (e.g., diagnostic test scores, historical records) to accommodation recommendations, both in cases where ADHD is the sole diagnosis and in cases where comorbid diagnoses (e.g., learning disabilities, anxiety) are present. Other educational accommodations as well as related interventions will be briefly discussed as well. Psychologists, educators, test administrators, and disability services professionals are among the audiences who will benefit from this research-informed presentation. Biography: Benjamin J. Lovett, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. His research has focused on the diagnosis of learning and attention disorders, and the provision of educational accommodations to individuals with these problems. He has over 100 publications on these and related topics. Dr. Lovett teaches courses on psychological assessment and serves as a consultant to schools and testing agencies on disability and assessment issues. 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.