Identify and Treat the Adults with ADHD Already in Your Caseload

Statistically speaking, adults with ADHD are likely already in your care, regardless of your specialisation, presenting with a myriad of issues that can mask the underlying ADHD. This practical course will equip you with the insights and tools gained from Dr. Tuckman’s 25 years of specialised experience in adult ADHD. Untreated or undiagnosed ADHD can profoundly impact nearly every aspect of a person’s life, leading to struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance abuse, and even reduced lifespan.

This course is designed to help you identify these clients, understand the neurological and psychological nuances of ADHD, and implement an integrative treatment model that fosters greater consistency and a more satisfying life for your clients. Beyond ADHD-specific interventions, many of the skills shared are fundamentally good therapeutic practices that will enhance your work with all clients.  

You’ll discover how to navigate the complexities of ADHD diagnosis, demystify medication, and implement ‘boots on the ground’ strategies that empower clients to achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. This isn’t just about avoiding negatives; it’s about helping your clients build a life rich with purpose and personal success.

• Understand a comprehensive conceptual model of ADHD that goes beyond standard diagnostic criteria, clarifying its pervasive impact on a client’s daily functioning and guiding intervention strategies.
• Accurately identify adults with ADHD in their existing caseload, distinguishing it from common comorbid conditions such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, and applying diagnostic principles effectively
• Articulate the role of stimulant and non-stimulant medications for ADHD, including their mechanisms of action, benefits, potential side effects, and common misconceptions, to facilitate informed discussions and collaboration with prescribers
• Implement practical, ADHD-friendly strategies to enhance clients’ time management, attention regulation, and impulse control, bridging the gap between “knowing what to do” and consistently “doing what you know”
• Foster a stronger client mindset and sense of agency by reframing ADHD as an explanation rather than an excuse, addressing the emotional fallout of living with ADHD, and supporting self-efficacy
• Develop and apply effective systems for schedules and to-do lists, utilising “point of performance” strategies to improve productivity and help clients prioritise important tasks over mere busyness
  Guide clients in setting realistic and achievable goals, establishing a “good enough threshold” to counteract demotivation and cultivate consistent progress in managing their ADHD
• Recognise and address the critical role of lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet, and exercise in the comprehensive management of ADHD symptoms and the promotion of overall well-being

Ari Tuckman, PsyD is a psychologist, international presenter, author, and ADHD thought leader. He has given more than 800 presentations and podcast interviews and routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complicated information understandable and useful. Over the course of twenty-five years of private practice, he has done more than 40,000 client hours, specializing in ADHD in teens, adults, families, and couples.

He is the author of five books, including his newest, The ADHD Productivity Manual. An active volunteer, he is a co-chair of CHADD’s conference committee and was awarded the 2023 Hall of Fame award for his significant contributions to the field. A popular expert and advocate, he has been widely quoted in national media such as The New York Times, CNN, Washington Post, and Boston Globe, and serves as an expert for Understood.org. He is in private practice in West Chester, PA, USA.

www.TuckmanPsych.com

This online workshop will give you instant access to 3.5 hours of video content, accessible via streaming on our website. You can view the course content in your own time, there is no time limit on access.

The duration of this workshop is 3.5 learning hours. A certificate of completion will be generated upon finishing the course and completing a short evaluation quiz. Please consult your professional organisation/association to confirm whether you are able to claim any CPD points/hours for this online workshop.