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ADHD 2010: A Clinician's Toolbox
Gary Gene Johnson, Ph.D., L.P., L.M.F.T.
Clinic for Attention Learning and Memory
Friday September 17, 2010
8:30-4:00pm
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
ADHD is a complex disorder which spans across all ages, genders, and cultures. It is estimated that less than half of those with the disorder are correctly diagnosed, and less than half of those receive proper treatment. Current research indicates that medication provides only part of the answer. Frequently clients are turning to social workers, psychologists, marriage & family therapists, nurses and other professionals for help.
ADHD is frequently co-morbid which complicates clinical treatment for depression, anxiety, learning disorders and creates further problems with cognitive, social and emotional functioning. Clients with ADD are at increased risk for chemical dependency and video game/internet “addiction”. Clinicians are left to untangle these complex problems while sorting through overwhelming and often conflicting research in order to discover specific ways to help their patients.
At this workshop, Dr. Johnson, will provide a “clinical toolkit” for understanding ADD; differentiating accurate screening tools from those which actually increase misdiagnosis; recognizing symptoms (including proposed DSM-V changes); overall strategies to help common social & emotional problems; and developing effective treatment plans. Specific techniques will be offered to help clients both accommodate and improve difficulties with “executive functioning” (organization, planning, goal setting, set shifting, emotional regulation, focus and follow-thru). Geared toward all levels of experience, participants are invited to come with questions and expect to leave with a number of useful and practical skills.
In addition to the previous list of learning objectives, participants will:
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Learn proposed DSM-V changes for ADHD and learning disorders.
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Be able to identify the relationship between decreased social skills and excessive internet/video game exposure.
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Learn at least five specific strategies to use in the diagnosis, treatment planning, non-verbal communication problems,and learning disabilities of those with ADD.
PRESENTER:
 Gary Johnson, Ph.D., LP. LMFT Clinical Director of Loring Family Clinic’s Clinic for Attention Learning and Memory in Minneapolis, MN has completed 2900 evaluations to date. Currently 90% of the people evaluated by Dr. Johnson have been previously evaluated/diagnosed and prescribed treatment which has been unsuccessful. Through Harvard Medical School, he has trained with John Ratey, M.D., and Ned Hallowell, M.D., authors of Driven to Distraction and is involved in several neuroscience research groups. He presents on many topics at parent workshops; teacher in-service workshops; Marriage Encounter weekends, national, state and local conventions including professional training workshops for MN NASW, Minnesota Psychological Association, and the New York Association of Private Schools.
Registration/Check In: 8:00 - 8:30am
Program: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Place of Event:
Continuing Education and Conference Center
1890 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Parking:
Parking lots are located just east the Continuing Education Conference Center Bldg.
Buford Ave. – Lot 104 for $6 or at Buford and Randall Ave. – Lot 108 for $3.75.
There are longer no reimbursements for parking in the Gortner Parking Ramp.
Handicapped parking is available. The fairgrounds/campus speed limit is 20 mph and strictly enforced.
CEH Information:
NASW has applied to these Minnesota Boards for the following number of continuing education hours:
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Social Work – 6.5 CEH
- Psychology – 6.0 CEH
- Marriage and Family Therapy – 6.5 CEH
- Behavioral Health/Therapy – 6.5 CEH
Early Bird Cost:
NASW Member: $120
BSW NASW Member: $100
Non-member: $150
Student/Retired/Unemployed Member: $80
Student/Retired/Unemployed Non-member: $105
Group Discount Rate are available. If you register with 3 or more, each person gets $10 off their registration. To register at group rate, members of the group need to send registrations and payments together in one mailing.
If you see a difference on the total being $15 more than the original price, that is the late registration fee, if registration is received after September 8, 2010.
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