This workshop is about the assessment of ADHD in adults and is aimed at clinical psychologists who are interested in conducting brief assessments for their clients.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will learn about the neurobiology and prevalence of ADHD and how it manifests differently across the lifespan and across genders.
- Attendees will learn the most common mental health diagnoses that can mimic ADHD as well as those diagnoses that are frequently comorbid with ADHD.
- Following the workshop, they will be able to conduct a semi-structured clinical interview to obtain historical and current symptoms, and identify reasonable assessment tools to try to tease apart the source of symptoms in complex cases.
- After completing the workshop, the attendees will have an assessment plan for an online or in person assessment of ADHD in adults.
- The attendee will also be introduced to how ADHD adults benefit from specific coaching for executive function weaknesses in self-regulation, planning and organization.
Course Structure:
Completing this on-demand course will result in a 2 CE (2 hours) credits certificate. In order to earn your credits, you are required to read the materials, watch the whole webinar, complete a survey and submit a small final assignment.
The Presenter
Ph.D., R.Psych.
Claire Sira
Claire completed a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology (assessment and rehabilitation) at the University of Victoria in 2007. She was the Victoria General Hospital neuropsychologist for South Vancouver Island for five years before going into private practice in Victoria. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria and in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan where she is a sessional instructor and a supervisor for clinical psychology doctoral students. She is currently supervising students as part of the BCPA email therapy service using Kelty's Key.
In addition to her work as a Registered Psychologist in the Victoria community, Claire is a volunteer provider and psychological first aid trainer with the BC Disaster Psychosocial (DPS) Program. She was privileged to help coordinate the BCPA psychological first aid response for the public during the COVID19 pandemic. She also volunteers her time as an oral examiner for applicants seeking registration to be a psychologist through the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.