Connect & Learn — Understanding Adult ADHD: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment

Understanding Adult ADHD: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment

with Brooke Kaufman, Psy.D.

Friday, November 15, 2024

12:00pm-1:30pm PT

Check-in 11:45am

Online Via Zoom

Following your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link and instructions for joining the Zoom meeting.

*This is not a CE presentation.*

*Space is limited to 25 registrants.*

Description

Familiarize yourself with the signs, symptoms, and evaluation process of Adult ADHD--and why testing is important. This neurodivergent affirming and strengths-based presentation will help clinicians catch indicators of Adult ADHD and know when and why to refer for testing. The goal is also to increase a clinician’s familiarity with the Adult ADHD evaluation process, to prevent misdiagnosis or incomplete therapeutic support, and to help clinicians provide appropriate, ADHD-Informed treatment.

Educational Goal: Familiarize clinicians with the signs, symptoms, and evaluation process of Adult ADHD--and why testing is important.

Brief Outline of Presentation:

• How ADHD is Defined and Discussed
• A Neurodivergent Affirming and Strengths-Based Stance
• Subtle Indicators of ADHD
• Importance of Testing
• Referral and Assessment Process
• Response to Diagnosis
• Treatment

Presenter

Brooke Kaufman (she/her), Psy.D., Psychological Associate, provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and Adult ADHD testing at Atwater Village Therapy. Dr. Kaufman completed a rotation in Adult ADHD and Autism testing at her pre-doctoral internship at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, and has continued her training and evaluation of adults looking for clarity regarding attention regulation difficulties. She is particularly passionate about those experiencing disguised symptoms who have gotten missed in previous opportunities to be diagnosed, treated, and provided support.

Cost

Licensed SGV-CAMFT Members: $25

Prelicensed SGV-CAMFT Members: $10

Licensed Members of Other CAMFT Chapter: $25

Pre-Licensed Members of Other CAMFT Chapter: $10

Prelicensed Non-members: $15

Licensed Non-Members: $35

If you have any questions, or are interested in speaking at a future event, please send an email to Lynne Azpeitia, LMFT at lynnemazpeitia@yahoo.com.

We look forward to seeing you!