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Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
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It is essential for mental health professionals to understand ADHD because it is one of the most prevalent and complex mental health conditions affecting children and adults today. Recognizing ADHD’s diverse symptoms—ranging from inattention and impulsivity to emotional dysregulation—enables clinicians to provide more accurate diagnoses and individualized treatment plans. Knowledge of ADHD’s underlying causes, including genetic, environmental, and neurological factors, allows professionals to differentiate it from other mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression, which may present with overlapping symptoms.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Identify the core symptoms and behavioral manifestations of ADHD in various age groups.
  2. Differentiate ADHD from similar mental health conditions through comprehensive assessment techniques.
  3. Explore the biological, genetic, and environmental factors contributing to ADHD.
  4. Understand the impact of ADHD on academic, professional, and social functioning.
  5. Develop effective treatment and support strategies for managing ADHD across the lifespan.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)
    BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/04/2024 – 02/04/2026.
  • The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    BaysideCEU has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BaysideCEU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course is intended for masters level mental health professionals and other healthcare providers who work with individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having ADHD. It also benefits those in social work, counseling, and family support roles who seek to understand ADHD's complexities and improve support strategies for individuals affected by the disorder.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
  • CEBroker Course ID: 616394
  • Credit Hours: 1
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
This course is intended for masters level mental health professionals and other healthcare providers who work with individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having ADHD. It also benefits those in social work, counseling, and family support roles who seek to understand ADHD's complexities and improve support strategies for individuals affected by the disorder.
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