NYU Child Study Center is sponsoring an all-day conference on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a lifelong illness affecting 5-9% of children and adolescents and 1-3% of adults. The last decade has brought a wealth of research findings that have improved our understanding of the nature of the illness, its implications for optimal functioning, and new treatment options.
The last decade has also left its mark in changing societal thoughts about this disorder and has resulted in new laws that affected schools and the work place.
This conference is designed for mental health professionals, educators, as well as patients, clients, and parents of youngsters who are afflicted with ADHD. New information on theories of ADHD, treatments, and its effect throughout life and other issues will be discussed.
The all day program will provide plenty of time for questions and answers throughout the day as well as a special workshop set aside to ask questions of our expert faculty.
Topics:
ADHD-Self-Control and Time
ADD and the Law Across the Lifespan
The use of Medication in Children, Adolescents & Adults
Workshops:
Integration of Treatment Strategies
Lifespan Issues and Comorbidity
Classroom/Education Management
Effective Parenting
Myths & Misconceptions
Ask the Expert Forum
Speakers: Harold Koplewicz; Russell Barkley; Patricia Horan Latham; Peter Latham; Glenn Hirsch; Len Adler; Howard Abikoff; Sabine Hack; Hal Meyer; Karen Fleiss; Susan Lasky Meyer
Information
Registration Office
NYU Post-Graduate Medical
Murray Hill Station, P.O. Box 1855
N.Y., N.Y. 10018
(212) 263-5295
Please note: We cannot accept phone registration. On-site registration is available.
Visit the NYUPGMS website: http://scannet.com/nyupgms
Parking is available at the Kips Bay Parking Garage directly across from the Medical Center at 32nd St. (574 First Avenue). There is additional parking on 20th and 30th Sts. Between First and Second Avenue.