Rates of ADHD in adults are increasing, presenting clinicians with challenges regarding how to assess, diagnose, and treat this population. In this two-part series, participants will learn what to look for and how to measure ADHD in young adults, as well as practical interventions to improve functional living beyond the initial assessment. The focus of both presentations will be on the relationship between executive skills and ADHD in assessment and treatment. In Part 1 of this series, participants will be given a framework for understanding how executive skills impact adult behavior and performance, and will learn a protocol for assessing ADHD in young adults.

After the webinar, participants will be able to:

Target Audience: Psychologists and mental health professionals who diagnose and treat ADHD in adults.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Margaret M. Dawson, Ed.D., is a school psychologist by training with expertise in the assessment of learning and attention disorders. She has over 40 years of clinical experience working with both children and adults with executive skill challenges. Along with her colleague, Dr. Richard Guare, she has written numerous books on this topic for educators, mental health professionals, and parents, including “Smart but Scattered,” “Smart but Scattered Teens,” “The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success,” and “Coaching Students with Executive Skills Challenges.” Dr. Dawson is a past president of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the International School Psychology Association, and is a recipient of NASP’s Lifetime Achievement Award.