The Costs of Undertreated ADHD
- Why ADHD may be the disorder “behind the curtain” of significant health problems
- Risk factors: suicide, self-injury, obesity, substance abuse, diabetes and shorter life expectancy
- Your role in educating kids, caregivers and medical professionals on the health risks of ADHD
- How to broaden your assessment beyond the DSM-5® to include diet, nutrition, sleep and quality of life
The Future of Diagnosis and Treatment
- Dr. Barkley’s most recent research – and what it means for you as a helping professional
- Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) – ADHD’s lesser known, but just as prominent and debilitating cousin
- Comparing SCT and ADHD – Demographics, Comorbidity, Risks and Impairments
- Why SCT is often diagnosed as “ADHD – Inattentive Type” or “ADD”
- Crucial differences in treatment recommendations for SCT v. ADHD
14 Best Principles for Managing ADHD in Children and Teens
- Understanding ADHD as a disorder of executive functioning and self-regulation
- The latest evidence-based treatment recommendations for improving:
- Self-awareness
- Time management
- Emotional self-control
- Self-motivation
- Planning and problem solving
- And more!
- Recommendations on what to avoid – and why – with kids who have ADHD



