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Although medication has been the traditional first line of treatment for childhood ADHD, there
are many kids and teens for whom medication is not the best option. You will learn when to
consider and how to incorporate non-drug options into your treatment plan. The more you
understand about the non-drug treatments for ADHD the more comprehensive, individualized
and effective your treatment will be.
Learn about cutting edge non-drug treatments for ADHD as well as the efficacy and
neurobiology of each treatment. Finally understand what neurofeedback is, how it works, and
why the American Academy of Pediatrics added biofeedback/neurofeedback to its list of best
treatment modalities for ADHD. You will learn and practice brain-based mindfulness skills that
help kids and teens slow down, calm down, concentrate, and feel better about themselves.
Master skills for helping kids, teens, and their parents make ADHD-specific changes in their diet,
sleep, behavior, organization, exercise, and environment that support their success. Options for
addressing low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety that so often accompany ADHD will also be
discussed.
Debra Burdick, LCSWR, BCN, a psychotherapist, neurotherapist, author and ADHD and
mindfulness expert will show you how to put all the pieces together and give you new skills that
will improve your treatment outcomes for working with clients with ADHD. The day will include
case examples, experiential learning, tools for tracking treatment progress and a wealth of
worksheets and resource materials to use with your clients.
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