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Russell Barkley, Ph.D., on ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment and Management

Watch world-renowned ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley in a 3-hour seminar highlighting new insights in the diagnosis, treatment and management of ADHD. Packed with recent research and practical application, this webcast is a must-see for anyone who works with kids and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD

Follow along with Dr. Barkley as he walks you through:

His latest research findings and what that means for treatment and management of ADHD today
How to differentiate between ADHD and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) – and why it matters
The startling correlation between untreated ADHD and premature, severe health problems
Why an ADHD diagnosis lends itself to significant health problems and shorter life expectancy
The evolution of ADHD as more than just an educational or mental health problem
14 best principles for managing ADHD in children and teens
An update on the most recent evidence-based treatment recommendations

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a legend in the mental health field!

Program Information

Objectives

Determine the health problems that are negatively affected by ADHD and how to use this knowledge to appropriately revise intervention approaches.
Evaluate the diagnostic criteria of ADHD to the clinical features of SCT as suggested in the most recent literature.
Analyze 14 principles that will promote better executive functioning and self-regulation for children and teens with ADHD.

Outline

The Costs of Undertreated ADHD

Why ADHD may be the disorder “behind the curtain” of significant health problems
Risk factors: suicide, self-injury, obesity, substance abuse, diabetes and shorter life expectancy
Your role in educating kids, caregivers and medical professionals on the health risks of ADHD
How to broaden your assessment beyond the DSM-5® to include diet, nutrition, sleep and quality of life

The Future of Diagnosis and Treatment

Dr. Barkley’s most recent research – and what it means for you as a helping professional
Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) – ADHD’s lesser known, but just as prominent and debilitating cousin
Comparing SCT and ADHD – Demographics, Comorbidity, Risks and Impairments
Why SCT is often diagnosed as “ADHD – Inattentive Type” or “ADD”
Crucial differences in treatment recommendations for SCT v. ADHD

14 Best Principles for Managing ADHD in Children and Teens

Understanding ADHD as a disorder of executive functioning and self-regulation
The latest evidence-based treatment recommendations for improving:
- Self-awareness
- Time management
- Emotional self-control
- Self-motivation
- Planning and problem solving
- And more!
Recommendations on what to avoid – and why – with kids who have ADHD

Target Audience

Counselors
Social Workers
Psychologists
Marriage and Family Therapists
Speech Language Pathologists
Teachers
School Administrators
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Nurses
Addiction Counselors
Other Helping Professionals Who Work with Children

Copyright : 06/10/2021

The Two Attention Disorders: Identifying, Diagnosing, and Managing ADHD vs. SCT

In this program, Dr. Barkley provides detailed information on the specific nature of ADHD symptoms and the current DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD. He then reviews the various modifications necessary for updating the DSM criteria and making them more useful and rigorous with special populations (girls, adults, etc.). Dr. Barkley then addresses the issue of subtyping of ADHD along with the emerging conclusion that one form of the inattentive type may constitute a new disorder known in research as sluggish cognitive tempo or sometimes called ADD by clinicians.

Program Information

Objectives

Characterize the specific nature of the inhibition and attention deficits in ADHD
Apply DSM-5 criteria effectively to accurately diagnose ADHD and develop successful treatment interventions
Utilize modifications to DSM-5 criteria to improve diagnostic rigor and identification of Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT)
Discriminate effectively between ADHD and SCT

Outline

Advances in understanding the symptoms of ADHD

Dimensions of deficits – hyperactivity-impulsivity and inattention

Subtypes of attention impairment

DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis of ADHD and varied presentations

Inattentive, Hyperactive, Combined

Changes in criteria from DSM-IV to DSM-5

Overlooked issues needing further explication

Sluggish Cognitive Tempo as distinct from ADHD

History of presentation

Distinguishing SCT from Inattentive ADHD

Prominent discriminating symptoms
Use of Barkley SCT Rating Scale
Demographic differences
Cognitive presentation
Current SCT research findings
Comorbidity with ADHD and personality traits
School and academic correlates
Family and social distinctions

Impairment associated with SCT

Relative comparison with ADHD impairments

Possible etiologies Basic nature of SCT – differentiating from normal styles of cognition Treatment interventions for SCT

Medication research
Psychosocial treatment considerations

Limitations of SCT conceptualization Summary and consideration of factors that potentially establish SCT as distinct from ADHD

Target Audience

Counselors
Social Workers
Psychologists
Marriage and Family Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Teachers
School Administrators
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Nurses
Other Helping Professionals Who Work with Children

Copyright : 08/28/2018

Oppositional, Defiant & Disruptive Children and Adolescents: Non-medication Approaches to the Most Challenging Behaviors | Part 1

Children and adolescents with ODD, ADHD, Asperger’s, anxiety, mood, and disruptive disorders provide constant clinical, school and parenting challenges.

In this recording, you'll learn new, effective non-medication strategies for your client’s most challenging behaviors including:

Tantrums
Running out/away
Noncompliance
Nagging
Refusing to work/help
Yelling/screaming
Bullying
Panic/anxiety reactions
Lack of follow-through
Not following directions

You will walk away with immediate strategies for out of control behaviors and techniques for emotional regulation along with long-term treatment strategies to help kids at home and school.

Jennifer Wilke-Deaton is a clinical expert and has worked with the most challenging kids both in clinical and school settings.

Through the use of case studies and action-oriented handouts, you will leave this live webcast with solutions to turn your most challenging kids around.

Program Information

Objectives

Utilize clinical strategies to reduce the frequency, duration and severity of behavioral episodes that challenge therapists, educators, professionals and parents.
Implement both proactive and reactive strategies for oppositional, defiant and disruptive behavior in children and youth.
Discriminate between the clinical presentation of behavioral episodes and psychiatric symptoms to inform treatment.
Communicate how a skilled observation of behavior informs your treatment approach.
Develop clinical skills for establishing a therapeutic rapport to overcome treatment resistance in children and adolescents.
Effectively develop a behavior intervention plan and safety plan across all settings including home and school.

Outline

Behaviors That Make Us Crazy

Tantrums
Running out/away
Noncompliance
Nagging
Refusing to work/help
Yelling/screaming
Bullying
Panic/anxiety reactions
Lack of follow through
Not following directions

Disorders

Oppositional Defiant Disorder
ADHD
Mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Attachment issues/disorder, conduct disorder, autism spectrum disorders

Assessment

The Functions of Behavior
- Fear-based (Fight, Flight, Freeze or Submit)
  - Escape
  - Attention
  - Sensory
  - Pain
  - Control

Mental Health Disorder or Behavior Problem

The power of skilled observations
The interview
Comparison to the group
The FBA-Incredibly powerful assessment tool
The art of choosing a diagnosis (if you have to at all!)

Limitations of the Research and Potential Risks

Treatment Strategies Part I

Proactive
- Behavior plans
- Motivational incentives
- Set the stage for success
- Remember the initial goal
- Appropriately address the functions of the behavior

Reactive
- Corrective measures
- It’s like playing chess in a tornado

Treatment Strategies Part II

Specific Strategies for the Following Behavioral Challenges
- Tantrums
- Running out/away
- Noncompliance
- Nagging
- Refusing to work/help
- Yelling/screaming
- Bullying
- Panic/anxiety reactions
- Lack of follow through
- Not following directions

Treatment Strategies Part III

Specific Strategies for the Following Disorders
- ODD
- ADHD
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Working with unsafe behaviors

Treatment Strategies Part IV

Special Populations & Circumstances
- Asperger’s disorder
- Divorce, separation
- Abuse and neglect
- Parent misbehavior
- Foster care

Target Audience

Counselors
Social Workers
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Marriage and Family Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Teachers
School Guidance Counselors
Case Managers
Nurses
School Administrators
Educational Paraprofessionals
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Other Helping Professionals who Work with Children

Copyright : 03/18/2022

Oppositional, Defiant & Disruptive Children and Adolescents: Non-medication Approaches to the Most Challenging Behaviors | Part 2

Copyright : 03/18/2022

Advances in the Management of ADHD

The past 10-15 years have witnessed a number of major developments in the medications and delivery systems available for the management of ADHD. Dr. Russell Barkley discusses the types of medications now available for ADHD management and the various delivery systems developed to extend the effectiveness of the medications across the day. For each medication, he will present the major beneficial effects and side effects. He will also discuss various issues clinicians should consider in selecting medications to use with a patient with ADHD, such as those issues related to the social context, the patient’s characteristics, and any comorbid conditions that may exist.

This recording then moves on to an overview of the science-based approaches to the psychosocial management of ADHD. It also discusses those treatments that, while popular, have little evidence for their effectiveness in managing the disorder.

Program Information

Objectives

Assess and characterize the utility of current FDA approved ADHD management medications for symptom management
Discriminate between effective and unproven adjunctive ADHD interventions and its treatment implications
Articulate the beneficial effects and potential side effects associated with ADHD medications in relation to assessment and treatment planning

Outline

Purpose of medication interventions

Stimulant medications most effective and well researched ADHD interventions
Safety, convenience and cost effectiveness are well established

Mechanisms of action for the three categories of ADHD medications Neurobiological mechanism of operation

Traditional stimulants as compared to new alpha-2a receptor conceptualizations

Primary US approved stimulant medications

Efficacy and factors in noncompliance
New developments in delivery systems
OROS, Pulse delivery, transdermal, lisdexamfetamine

Stimulant efficacy in preschoolers

Gains smaller, side effects greater than in older children

Behavioral benefits of stimulant interventions

Academic, temperamental

Primary side effects of stimulant interventions

Insomnia, appetite suppression, head ache, gastric distress, cardiac effects

Common misconceptions related to stimulant use Predictors of positive response to medications Newer medication interventions

Atomoxetine – positive and side effects, rationale for use
Guanfacine XR - positive and side effects, rationale for use

Importance of early intervention in ADHD

Neuroprotective effects

Off label medications used for ADHD Factors involved in choosing which medication to use

Intervention context, patient characteristics, comorbidity

Conclusions

Evidence based treatments
Experimental psychosocial treatments
Nutritional interventions
Disproven therapies

Target Audience

Counselors
Social Workers
Psychologists
Marriage And Family Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Teachers
School Administrators
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Nurses
Other Helping Professionals Who Work with Children

Copyright : 08/28/2018

Alternative Learners and "Outside the Box" Thinkers

With remote and hybrid learning on the rise, students who are considered “alternative learners” – those with ADHD, Autism, and learning disabilities – are facing unprecedented challenges as they pivot to meet the demands of this new educational era.

Watch Dr. Sharon Saline in this recording that dives into practical, collaborative tools for addressing the educational and mental health concerns of kids who learn differently. Packed with insight and concrete strategies, this program will prepare you, your clients/students, and their families for a successful school year, including how to:

Navigate remote, in-person, and hybrid learning models that aren’t designed with them in mind
Increase motivation, goal-directed persistence, time management, and organizational skills
Identify potential mental health issues related to learning challenges for non-neurotypical children and adolescents
Support families — create effective daily routines, manage stress, and build connection

If you work with kids and teens, this training is a must!

Program Information

Objectives

Assess for potential mental health issues related to learning challenges for non-neurotypical children and adolescents.
Utilize interventions to help alternative learners improve motivation, goal-directed persistence, time management, and organizational skills.
Determine appropriate levels of scaffolding to best aid student learning and improve engagement.

Outline

Who are Alternative Learners?

“Outside the box” thinkers: So many strengths!
Issues related to unequal access for services and learning.
Co-existing conditions and how to intervene (especially anxiety)
What the research tells us about alternative learners and related diagnoses

Executive Functioning (EF) Skills

How to identify EF skill deficits
Strategies to improve EF skills at home and school
Motivation, procrastination, and disorganization

Hybrid Learning: Interventions for Virtual and In-Classroom Education

Challenges specific to alternative learners and their families
Parent v. student roles with homework, responsibility, and monitoring
Reduce conflict and improve connection within families
Tools for collaboration, consistency and communication

Target Audience

Counselors
Social Workers
Psychologists
Marriage and Family Therapists
Educators
School Psychologists
School Counselors
School Social Workers
Educational Paraprofessionals
School Administrators
Speech-Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Nurses
Case Managers
Other Helping Professionals Who Work with Children

Copyright : 08/21/2020

Anxiety, ADHD and Anger in the Classroom | Part 1

Managing the emotional climate of your classroom is crucial to learning. When children are struggling to manage anxiety, ADHD and anger, they can’t focus on the academic tasks expected of them in a classroom setting. By teaching kids simple, healthy and safe ways to express their emotions and calm their bodies, they will be better able to concentrate on their work during the school day. The positive impact healthy coping skills will have on a child’s academic performance is truly transformational.

In this seminar, we’ll learn how coping skills impact a student’s nervous system, and how to use that knowledge to help kids calm their bodies and get ready to learn. Watch coping skills expert and experienced school counselor Janine Halloran, LMHC as she shows you coping skills and techniques ideal for a classroom.

Walk away with a coping skills toolbox:

Deep breathing printables
Check in sheets
”Anxiety thermometer”
Relaxation exercises
”What’s your play personality?”
And many more

Be prepared for experiential learning and movement as we try different coping skills like grounding techniques, breathing exercises, and big body movements throughout the day.

Program Information

Objectives

Develop strategies for teaching kids coping skills that positively impact academic performance and their ability to maintain relationships.
Analyze how the nervous system response of “fight, flight or freeze” is connected to stress and communicate how coping skills can be used to shift kids to a more tranquil “rest and digest” response.
Execute a classroom routine that allows for breaks to benefit both hypo-arousal and hyper-arousal in kids with ADHD.
Utilize mindfulness and grounding techniques that can be used to help children manage their symptoms of anxiety.
Employ methods to determine the source of stress and create a plan to eliminate shutting down or acting out.
Utilize specific movement-based strategies that can effectively intervene in kids’ anger responses.

Outline

Coping Skills Overview

The autonomic nervous system & coping skills
4 types of coping skills—
- calming
- distraction
- physical
- processing
Coping skills checklist to identify current skills and strengths
The Importance of preventative interventions
3 prong approach to supporting children’s social/emotional needs

SKILLS AND STRATEGIES: INTERACTIVE EXERCISES
Deep Breathing - Beyond “Taking a Deep Breath”

Props —
- pinwheels
- bubbles
- stuffed animals
- Hoberman sphere
Words —
- to encourage deep breath
- “smell the soup
- cool down the soup”
Shapes —
- star breathing
- lazy 8 breathing
- square breathing
- triangle breathing
Your Body —
- your hand
- whole body movement

Coping Skills for Anxiety/Stress

Mindfulness Practice—
- One mindful minute
- Spiderman mindfulness
- Audio and visual mindfulness scripts
Grounding Techniques—
- 54321 grounding
- Alphabet grounding
Identifying and Taming Anxiety—
- Take-home worksheets to help identify anxiety
- Thermometer for anxiety worksheet
- “Sources of stress” worksheet

Coping Skills for ADHD

Movement Breaks
- wall push-ups
- yoga
- music and movement
Sensory Ideas
- proper fidget use
- calming jars
- using senses (tactile, hearing, visual, auditory, etc...)
The Importance of Play
- recess
- clubs/after-school
- open-ended play ideas

Coping Skills for Anger/Frustration

Small physical movement activities to manage frustration—
- squeezing play dough
- scribble drawing
- bubble wrap
- ripping paper
Big physical movement activities to manage anger—
- jumping jacks
- running
- obstacle courses
- yoga
Processing anger—
- comic strip processing
- what I can control vs. what I can’t control worksheet

Practical Implementation Ideas for the Classroom or Office

Make a coping skills toolkit for your room—
- fidgets
- coping skills cue cards
- other visuals
Distraction coping skills—
- word searches
- hidden pictures
Creating a calm down spot/calm down room—
- identify a good spot create an area that
- is peaceful and relaxing
- coping skills toolkit
Practice your own coping skills—
- mindfulness and self-care worksheet

Target Audience

Educators
Counselors
School Psychologists
Social Workers
Psychologists
Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Speech-Language Pathologists
Nurses
Other Mental Health Professionals

Copyright : 11/12/2021

Anxiety, ADHD and Anger in the Classroom | Part 2

Copyright : 11/12/2021

Managing ADHD in School

Education is the most prevalent domain of impaired major life activities associated with ADHD in children and teens with more than 90% of them having significant problems functioning effectively in this setting. School is also the most seriously impaired domain relative to all other domains such as family, peer, and community functioning. Mental Health professionals therefore are routinely called upon to advise families and educators on the most appropriate methods for managing ADHD related symptoms, behavioral problems, and academic performance difficulties in school settings. This recording contains more than 80 recommendations for school management strategies to deal with ADHD children and adolescents.

Program Information

Objectives

Communicate the nature of ADHD and its deficits in executive functioning that directly impact school adjustment
Employ a variety of behavioral methods that can be used in the management of ADHD symptoms and associated behavioral and learning problems in children and teens.
Execute a variety of school accommodations that can be made to the curriculum and physical environment to reduce the degree of impairment in school functioning that may be associated with ADHD in children and teens.

Outline

Understanding the Symptoms of ADHD as Deficits in Executive Functioning
Touchstone Principles for Management
Classroom Management: Basic Considerations
Ideas for Deskwork
About That Homework
Instructional Tips
Peer Tutoring
Behavioral Contracts
Increasing Incentives
Using School-Home Reports & Home-Based Consequences
- Daily School Report Cards
Problems with Transitions? Make a Transition Plan
Externalizing Rules and Time
Disciplinary Tactics
Keys to Effective Time Out
The Challenging Horizons Program for Teens
Other Tips for Teens
Conclusions

Target Audience

Psychologists
Social Workers
Counselors
Teachers/Educators
Marriage & Family Therapists
Nurses, Addiction Counselors
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Speech-Language Pathologists
Other Mental Health Professionals

Copyright : 09/28/2018

Executive Function, ADHD and Stress in the Classroom | Part 1

Join ADHD expert Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC, for practical and effective TIPS, TOOLS and STRATEGIES to:

Improve motivation to learn and engage
Ease stress and anxiety to help kids anticipate and prepare effectively
Strategies to help manage their homework and improve accountability
Decrease time spent off task and out of compliance

Do you need new strategies to get kids to pay attention and learn more effectively? Are you struggling with kids who can’t get started, stay involved, or complete their class work?
This seminar teaches techniques and tools for children who struggle to focus, cooperate, and perform to their potential.

Take advantage of the latest brain research and evidence-based best practices to get kids motivated, focused, organized, and performing closer to their true potential.
Empower students to take charge of their challenges and take responsibility for their own success in school and in life
Improve collaboration with parents who struggle to effectively help their children

This seminar draws on Cindy's clinical expertise of working with teachers other support professionals and parents as she brings to life how to bridge the gap between theory/research and actual implementation to address learning and behavior challenges in school. She will help you design subtle changes in the classroom to improve time management, working memory, motivation and emotional regulation that will benefit all children, not only those with ADHD. Walk away with new ideas, valuable handouts and important resources for teachers, parents, and students to manage homework, home/school communication, study-skills, behavior and more.

Program Information

Objectives

Implement strategies to increase students’ executive functioning skills during both structured activities and open learning times.
Employ classroom interventions that will improve time management, organizational and study skills for kids diagnosed with ADHD.
Apply simple breathing and mindfulness techniques to reduce students’ stress levels, improve emotional regulation in order to meet classroom expectations.
Adapt traditional behavior modification programs to address non-compliant behavior in kids who have ADHD.
Utilize classroom management strategies that apply to the whole class while also meeting the needs of students who are easily distracted or who have cognitive processing delays.
Implement strategies to improve homework compliance and improve study skills among students.

Outline

Impact of ADHD, Executive Function and Stress on Learning and Behavior

Challenges ADHD creates beyond impulsivity, inattentiveness and hyperactivity
Relationship between ADHD, executive function and stress
Determining eligibility for services

Techniques to Strengthen Emotional/ Self-Regulation in School

Self-monitoring strategies for students to adjust their self-talk and focus control
Specific time management techniques for deepening concentration and perseverance
Environmental modifications to help students harness innate strength
Addressing the issues of ADHD medication in school

Strategies to Reduce Disruptive Behaviors, Stress & Anxiety

Powerful changes in the classroom environment to support student independence
Supporting lagging developmental skills required for self-regulation
Class-wide culture shifts to aide calm and focus for all students
Problem solving and self-advocacy tools to increase self-monitoring

Strategies to Improve Attention, Organization, Time Management and Memory

Powerful use of graphic organizers facilitate writing, organizing and problem solving
Specific timers, paper organizers, and homework management systems
Keys to incorporate movement, fidgets, and mindfulness techniques
Making IEP and 504 plans more effective and impactful for teachers and students

Target Audience

Counselors, Teachers/Educators, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and other Mental Health Professionals.

Executive Function, ADHD and Stress in the Classroom | Part 2

Behavior Management Skills for Classroom Success | Part 1

It’s guaranteed .. this recording will provide you with solutions to your students’ most challenging behaviors. You will leave with immediate tools for emotional regulation, successful strategies for out-of-control behaviors and long-term techniques to help these kids succeed both at school and at home. Let expert Scott Walls guide you through successful, clear evidence-based strategies and techniques for the most frustrating student behaviors including:

Non-compliance
Impulsive behavior
Truancy
Self-harm/suicide
Threats of harm to others
Highly disruptive behaviors
Bullying
Mental health disorders: ODD, ADHD, anxiety & depression
Aggressive behaviors

Scott Walls has worked with the most challenging kids in both school and clinical settings and is eager to share his knowledge and expertise with you! You will leave with tools to use tomorrow to turn your most challenging kids around and create a classroom climate that encourages school success!

Program Information

Target Audience

General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Administrators, School Social Workers, Teachers & Paraprofessionals, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants

Objectives

Explore common behavioral episodes that challenge educators, administrators, & professionals and characterize how these differences inform your choice of intervention.
Analyze clinical mental health disorders such as ODD, ADHD, anxiety and depression and address their impact on student behavior in the classroom.
Implement school-based intervention strategies to enhance behavioral skills in in the classroom.
Develop effective verbal skills that increase compliant behavior in the classroom, including praise, corrective measures and reciprocal reactions to student behavior problems.
Assess components of behavioral escalation and recommend intervention strategies to address each stage.
Utilize protective techniques for classroom design in order to create a climate of physical and emotional safety and success.
Develop effective crisis interventions plans that address significant behavior concerns, including aggression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

Outline

Mental health and behavioral issues in the classroom

Oppositional Defiant Disorder
ADHD
Anxiety and depression
Self harm/suicide
Bullying
Aggressive behaviors
Non compliance

Assessments: For cause, motivation and reinforcement

Functional Behavioral Assessment forms including:
- Functional assessment/behavioral change plan
- Individual student safety plan
- Intervention plan
- Parent, student and teacher interview forms
- Intake forms

Setting the stage for success

The 3 Tiered Approach
The types of change
Defining the goal
Defining success
Understanding motivation
Addressing difficult adults

Safety plans and protective techniques

Safe room set up
Physical intervention – when and why
Use of environment – for safety
Proactive strategies
Behavioral plans
Motivational incentives
Incorporating the functions of the behavior

Reactive strategies for:

Aggression
Escape behaviors
Noncompliance and following directions
Refusal to do school work

Targeted techniques for:

Calming students
Environmental reaction plans

Crisis Intervention for:

Rage
Physical aggression
Self-harm/suicide
Harm to others
Specific case studies

Problem solving AFTER a behavioral crisis

Staff training
Through conversation
Using a premade template

Behavior Management Skills for Classroom Success | Part 2

ADHD in Teens & Young Adults

Dealing with ADHD-related difficulties is tough, especially for young people balancing school, friends, family and thinking about their futures.

Author Dr. Melissa Springstead Cahill developed the mindfulness-based ANCHORED approach, to help teens become more focused, functional and happy, and make every day struggles easier to deal with.

A: Attention and Acceptance
N: Natural Awareness
C: Concentrate on Purpose
H: Happy Homework
O: Open and Organized
R: Recognize, Relax, and Reflect
E: Emotions
D: Determination

Look inside and find:
- Mindfulness exercises
- Worksheets
- Meditation scripts

Improve:
- Executive function skills
- Attention & memory
- Emotions
- Interpersonal relationships
- Ability to cope with stress

ADHD: Non-Medication Treatments and Skills for Children and Teens

Congratulations to Debra Burdick and ADHD: Non-Medication Treatments and Skills for Children and Teens on winning the gold medal at the 2017 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards for editorial and design excellence in the Psychology category!

The most comprehensive ADHD resource available! This practical workbook gives
you the most effective, and proven, non-medication treatment approaches and skills

Step-by-step instructions on tailoring psychotherapy to ADHD
ADHD-friendly parenting skills
Techniques for emotional and behavioral regulation
Skills for organizing time, space and activity
Mindfulness skills
Downloadable handouts, exercises, activities and resources

Please watch the video below to see Debra Burdick talk about her book.

The ADHD Solution Deck

The ADHD Solution Deck gives adults new insights into the minds and feelings of youth with ADHD, and offers practical, easy-to-use tools that foster more cooperation and reduce arguing.

The deck is divided into five themes to help parents and kids stay calm, and work together.

Self-Control. Tools to manage your own feelings first so you can act effectively, and teach your child to do the same.
Compassion. Strategies to meet your child where they are, not where you expect them to be.
Collaboration. Learning to use a "we" attitude instead of a "you should" approach.
Consistency. Tips to aim for steadiness, without expecting perfection from you or your child.
Celebration. Reminders to recognize what is working, and providing on-going praise.

ADHD, Executive Function & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom

Take advantage of the latest brain research and evidence-based best practices to get kids motivated, focused, organized, and performing closer to their real potential.

ADHD and executive function expert Cindy Goldrich and Special Education teacher Carly Goldrich combined efforts to create this powerful resource to help teachers and professionals understand and connect with students. These practical tools and worksheets are designed to help students become resourceful, accountable, optimistic, and perseverant.

Included for easy reproduction are resources and worksheets to address issues related to:

Practical, non-distracting movement
Improving task initiation, planning, and time-management
Strengthen emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and frustration tolerance
Teach effective communication and collaboration skills
Manage stress and anxiety in school and at home
Create a Growth Mindset temperament and improve perseverance
Use goal-setting techniques to improve performance and confidence