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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Candace Pierce DNP, RN, CNE, COI

Women with ADHD: Clinical Insights and Effective Interventions

Women with ADHD: Clinical Insights and Effective Interventions

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course release date: 10/7/2024

Course Overview

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that presents differently across genders. Historically, research and clinical attention have primarily focused on ADHD in boys and men, resulting in a significant knowledge gap regarding its presentation in women. This course aims to bridge that gap by examining the unique characteristics, diagnostic challenges, and personalized treatment approaches for women with ADHD.

Full Course Description
Course release date: 10/7/2024Course OverviewAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that presents differently across genders. Historically, research and clinical attention have primarily focused on ADHD in boys and men, resulting in a significant knowledge gap regarding its presentation in women. This course aims to bridge that gap by examining the unique characteristics, diagnostic challenges, and personalized treatment approaches for women with ADHD.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that presents differently across genders. Historically, research and clinical attention have primarily focused on ADHD in boys and men, resulting in a significant knowledge gap regarding its presentation in women. This course aims to bridge that gap by examining the unique characteristics, diagnostic challenges, and personalized treatment approaches for women with ADHD.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Evaluate the clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD in adults.  
  • Distinguish the unique symptoms and presentation of ADHD in women.   
  • Distinguish cognitive overload from ADHD in women. 
  • Analyze the impact of hormonal fluctuations on ADHD symptoms and management.   
  • Apply effective screening and diagnostic tools specific to women.   
  • Distinguish the common comorbidities and co-occurring conditions in women with ADHD.
  • Analyze the educational, occupational, and social challenges faced by women with ADHD. 
  • Evaluate individualized treatment plans that incorporate pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and lifestyle interventions. 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that presents differently across genders. Historically, research and clinical attention have primarily focused on ADHD in boys and men, resulting in a significant knowledge gap regarding its presentation in women. This course aims to bridge that gap by examining the unique characteristics, diagnostic challenges, and personalized treatment approaches for women with ADHD.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Evaluate the clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD in adults.  
  • Distinguish the unique symptoms and presentation of ADHD in women.   
  • Distinguish cognitive overload from ADHD in women. 
  • Analyze the impact of hormonal fluctuations on ADHD symptoms and management.   
  • Apply effective screening and diagnostic tools specific to women.   
  • Distinguish the common comorbidities and co-occurring conditions in women with ADHD.
  • Analyze the educational, occupational, and social challenges faced by women with ADHD. 
  • Evaluate individualized treatment plans that incorporate pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and lifestyle interventions. 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accrediations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 10695. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Contact Hours
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 2 Hours
Nursing:  6 Hours
Counselor:  2 Hours
Psychology: 6 Hours
Social Work:  6 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.
 

ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

Cancellation Policy
For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (final examination not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accrediations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 10695. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Contact Hours
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 2 Hours
Nursing:  6 Hours
Counselor:  2 Hours
Psychology: 6 Hours
Social Work:  6 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.
 

ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

Cancellation Policy
For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (final examination not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.