After completing this course you’ll be able to:
| 1. | Describe ADHD and at what age do symptoms emerge. |
| 2. | State the length of time inattention, impulsivity, and over-activity is inappropriate for development. |
| 3. | State approximately the percent of school-aged children in the U.S. who meet criteria for ADHD. |
| 4. | Compare the frequency of boys and girls with ADHD. |
| 5. | State positive outcomes of ADHD in adults. |
| 6. | State the major differential feature between ADHD and other psychiatric disorders. |
| 7. | Describe the problems of sleep difficulties in children, adolescents and adults. |
| 8. | List the steps of diagnosing ADHD. |
| 9. | Discuss briefly the role of genetics in ADHD. |
| 10. | Discuss briefly the neurophysical differences between individuals with and without ADHD. |
| 11. | Discuss Barkley’s model of symptoms associated with ADHD. |
| 12. | Discuss the findings of Knopik et al. (2005) regarding paternal and maternal alcohol dependency. |
| 13. | State why adults refer themselves for evaluations and what the symptoms are. |
| 14. | State the average age of onset for ADHD. |
| 15. | Discuss the outcomes of an ADHD diagnosis during preschool. |
| 16. | List several components of an assessment. |
| 17. | Discuss ways of assessing adults for ADHD. |
| 18. | Describe preparation of clients prior to neuropsychological or achievement tests. |
| 19. | List the four categories of assessment according to Quinlan. |
| 20. | Describe the computerized continuous performance tasks. |
| 21. | Describe the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA). |
| 22. | Define “subthreshold.” |
| 23. | State the aim of treatment for the individual diagnosed with ADHD and what the first step is. |
| 24. | Describe how stimulants improve symptoms of ADHD. |
| 25. | Discuss the use of stimulant medication and the risk of substance abuse in adulthood. |
| 26. | List and briefly describe several of the medications used for ADHD. |
| 27. | Discuss a “drug holiday.” |
| 28. | Describe behavioral techniques that are helpful for children with ADHD (Table 3). |
| 29. | List the limitations of behavioral interventions according to Brown et al. |
| 30. | Describe the National Institutes of Health Multimodal Treatment for ADHD. |
| 31. | List successful interventions for parents of children with ADHD. |
| 32. | Discuss work and career issues that affect adults with ADHD. |
| 33. | Describe “coaching.” |
| 34. | Describe the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. |
| 35. | Discuss the use of cognitive training developed by Klingberg. |
| 36. | Describe the Feingold diet and food additives. |
| 37. | Discuss research of stimulant medications for ADHD according to Wilens et al. 2000b. |
| 38. | Discuss Conners (1980) analysis of food additives. |
| 39. | Discuss ADHD and substance abuse disorders. |
| 40. | Describe treatment for comorbid ADHD and tics. |
| 41. | State obstacles to successful treatment of ADHD. |