Description: Over the past decade adults struggling with symptoms of ADHD are more on the forefront and are seeking answers to the occupational and relational hazards that are caused. Choices are made, career paths are being chosen that may not be because of the best ability, but based on the needs of their profile. Opportunities of higher management positions are not realized even as the experience may be more than ample. Relationships are lost or hanging on threads. This webinar will take a look at what the adult experience of ADHD looks like, as well as consider different remedial paths to take. The view of an occupational therapist is one of occupational health within which executive skill and emotional wellbeing is of paramount concern.
Outline / Agenda:
- Prevalence of Adult ADHD
- Symptoms
- Executive Functions
- Traditional Interventions
- Intervention based on neuro-plasticity of the brain: Change is possible.
Learning Objectives:
- List at least 5 symptoms of Adult ADHD
- Discover 7 components of Executive Functions considered in adult ADHD
- Consider the differences between ADHD and “Slow Cognitive Tempo” (SCT)
- List at least 3 different modalities essential for intervention
Provider Name:
Maude Le Roux Academy
9 Lacrue Ave, Suite 103
Glen Mills, PA 19382
Phone: 484 840 1529
E-mail: [email protected]
Presenter: Maude Le Roux OTR/L, IMC, SIPT, CTC, DIR-FT Expert Trainer
Bio: Maude is an international speaker considering a wide array of topics pertaining development in children. Even as she travels and trains extensively, she continues to operate a pediatric practice in Glen Mills, PA. Maude designs her own courses, as well as trains for other organizations such as ICDL (DIR/Floortime) globally. She serves on the Board for ATTACh to develop the consideration of attachment and trauma in the work of occupational therapists. Maude “re-energizes” as she teaches and inspires her listeners to feel the importance of the work they do. She co-authored a book, “Our Greatest Allies” with Lauren O’Malley, available on Amazon.com. Maude opened her own online academy (www.maudeleroux.com) in January 2019 to increase accessibility of practical “know-how” based on scientific theory for therapists, teachers and parents. Her mantra: ‘If a child could, he / she would!”
Special Needs Accommodation: We invite anyone who may need a specific accommodation to contact [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We do provide online PowerPoint for download should you require larger print and we do use specialized microphones to best accommodate for a clear audio message.
Cancellation policy: Payment is non-refundable at any time due to it being recorded and available to the viewer. Please contact [email protected]
Maude and Charl Le Roux own the Maude Le Roux Academy and thus the proceeds of this course will cover operational expenses as well as provide income for Maude and Charl Le Roux