ADHD and Executive Functioning: Clinical Considerations

ADHD is a widely discussed diversity that presents with strengths and limitations, yet due to masking, it can be hard for clinicians to differentiate ADHD from other challenges, including complex trauma, anxiety, and autism. This training is geared towards clinicians who support clients challenged by ADHD and executive functioning differences. Specific information pertaining to the treatment of autistic children, teens and adults will be discussed. The presenter will share clinical understanding of ADHD and executive functioning differences, as well as the benefits of recognizing and understanding how autistic traits impact therapeutic intervention. Detailed information on evidence-based interventions for the treatment of ADHD will also be discussed. Interventions will include therapeutic frameworks, specific interventions, medications, and special considerations. Case examples demonstrating the effective implementations of these approaches will be shared.

1.5 hours CE. Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH: 1.62 hours 

CE/CNE CREDITS: 1.50 continuing education/contact hours for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists, and nurses

TARGET AUDIENCE: mental health practitioners and the healthcare team

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION: Introductory

PREREQUISITE(S): None

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Closed captioning of audio components. In order to request further accessibility accommodations, please email support@psychhub.com.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: To obtain your CE certificate, learners must complete a pre-test (not scored), progress through all course segments, complete a participant evaluation, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a post-test. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within 3 attempts. If unable to do so, the learner will need to re-review the course segments.

FINANCIAL/COMMERCIAL SUPPORT STATEMENT: This course has no commercial support.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:  This course has no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support. Psych Hub's conflict of interest statement is found in the footer of the training center.

GRIEVANCE AND REFUND POLICIES: Grievance and refund policies are found in the footer of the training center.

PARTICIPATION COSTS:  The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the subscription registration fee.

COURSE CREATION DATE: 8/10/2023

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Gain an overview of how to recognize ADHD and executive functioning differences in clients
• Identify three types of ADHD
• Gain an overview of the multi-faceted dimensions of executive functioning
• Gain a list of strategies for increased executive skills

1. Introduction
2. Definitions and client presentation
1. ADHD characteristics
2. Executive functioning skills
1. Development of executive skills
3. What clients may be experiencing
3. Common comorbid challenges
   1. Impaired executive functioning
   2. Learning disabilities
   3. Sensory processing
   4. Anxiety
   5. Depression
   6. Giftedness
   1. Overexcitabilities
   7. Autism
   1. AuDHD
4. Assessment (in brief)
1. Tools
2. Testing measures
3. Assessment and accommodations
5. Therapeutic postures and interventions
1. Parts work
2. Strength based
3. Planning and prioritizing
4. Organization
5. Cognitive flexibility
6. Working memory
7. Inhibition and impulse control
8. Monitoring
9. Task initiation and completion
10. Family and contextual influences
11. Medication
12. Substance use and abuse