Referrals of adults for ADHD assessment are common. However, differential diagnosis is important to select the correct treatment. This workshop will discuss screening measures and when to refer adults for further assessment. Emphasis will be placed on collection of historical information through interviews with patients and informants, record reviews and rating scales. Individual and gender differences will be covered, although research is lacking. Common rule-out diagnoses will be discussed, and a brief neuropsychological screening will be presented.
Learning Objectives
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize key historical factors that can help diagnose or rule out ADHD in adults.
2. Apply interviews and rating scales when screening adults for ADHD.
3. Discuss how individual and gender differences affect diagnosis of ADHD and the lack of research in this area overall.
4. Understand common rule-out diagnoses.
Target Audience: Neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, neurologists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, psychiatric and neurological nurse practitioners.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Dr. Robb Mapou is an ABPP board-certified clinical
neuropsychologist practicing in Rehoboth Beach, DE and Chevy Chase, MD. He specializes in the evaluation of
adolescents and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum
disorder. He also evaluates individuals
with neurological conditions including memory deficits, dementia, traumatic
brain injury, and stroke. Dr. Mapou has
been completing evaluations for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since
2009 and was appointed as a Consultant in Neuropsychology to the FAA by the
Federal Air Surgeon in 2019. He is also
a consultant to the Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
and Princeton University. He holds
faculty appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences and the Department of Neurology (Psychology)
at Georgetown University School of Medicine.
