ADHD Unveiled: A Comprehensive Overview presented by Gary Johnson, PhD, LP, LMFT, Director of CALM and Kotatee Tamba, PsyD, LICSW, CALM

Price: $90

This presentation is expected to be approved for 3 hours of clinical content & .5 hour of cultural competency content.

Description of Presentation:

What really is ADHD, and how can it best be treated? Practical information for parents, teachers, and clinicians. An extensive review of comorbidity, specific factors for differential diagnosis (anxiety, depression, ODD, OCD, ASD) and evidence-based treatment. 

Learning Objectives:
1. Able to identify subtypes of ADHD.  
2. Name at least 3 symptoms which differentiate ADHD vs anxiety, OCD, ODD, Autism, or Depression. 
3. Able to identify at least two current research-based strategies for treatment of ADHD.

About the Presenter: Dr. Gary Johnson has specialized in ADHD for the past 35 years. Having ADHD himself (along with 2 of his children) he brings a personal, often humorous, focus to this disorder. Gary is a frequent presenter at MACMH events, including presenting a research update on ADHD for the past 15 years. He has been honored with awards from the Minnesota Psychological Association and MACMH.

Dr. Kotatee Tamba is a clinician at the CALM clinic, focusing on differential diagnosis and effective treatments plans for complex cases. In addition, he provides therapy for clients struggling with aspects of ADHD. He specializes in working with parents to better understand the disorder and how to address behavioral issues.