Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Recent advances in child neuropsychology have prompted the development of new theories of the nature of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood. This workshop aims to introduce participants to current neuropsychological theories of ADHD, in which its core deficits are understood to involve problems with the regulation and inhibition of behaviour, and the operation of the higher cognitive or executive functions. The implications of this work for the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD will be examined, along with its implications for the design and implementation of effective interventions for the management of the behaviour of children with ADHD.

Learning objectives

By the completion of the workshop, participants should be able to

• describe the major issues in the definition and diagnosis of ADHD

• explain the neurobiological abnormalities associated with ADHD

• describe the cognitive deficits involved in ADHD

• identify the psychological tests most useful in assessing children with ADHD

• conduct efficient assessments of children suspected of having ADHD

• design, implement and evaluate interventions for children with ADHD

Venues & dates

Brisbane - 8th February 2006

Holiday Inn, Roma St

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Gold Coast - 9th February 2006

Cancelled

Melbourne - 15th February 2006

Downtowner on Lygon, Carlton

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Previous presentations

Hobart - APS Annual Conference, October 1999

Sydney - APS CEDP State Conference, November 1999

Port Macquarie - APS Mid North Coast Branch, 2000

Newcastle - Hunter Institute of Mental Health, 2000

Sydney - The Children's Hospital, 2000

Wollongong - Department of Education, 2000

Gold Coast - QGCA Conference, October 2004

Registration

Please email info@humphreyshannan.com.au or call 02 4739 9113 for information on registration.