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Continuing Education Program: ADHD: Home Study Course: Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults
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National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)

The mission of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) is to offer continuing education opportunities to provide learners in the fields of medicine, behavioral health, education, and related disciplines, with the most up-to-date, science-based information that will enable them to maintain or increase their knowledge, skills, and professional performance to ultimately benefit the public’s health.
 
By National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)
Published on 10/8/2008
 
Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults

National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)

In this up-to-date and clearly written book for the general public as well as professionals in medicine, mental health and education, Dr. Brown describes his new way of understanding ADD. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and a rich variety of case histories from his clinical practice, he describes what ADD syndrome is, how it can be recognized at different ages, and how it can best be treated. This book is an authoritative and practical guide for physicians and psychologists, parents and teachers, and the 7 to 9 percent of persons who suffer from ADD or ADHD.

Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults


CME Sponsor: 

National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)


Course Directors/Instructors:
Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D.

Cost: $74.00

Number of Credits: 6 hours CE

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Detailed Description:


In this up-to-date and clearly written book for the general public as well as professionals in medicine, mental health and education, Dr. Brown describes his new way of understanding ADD. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and a rich variety of case histories from his clinical practice, he describes what ADD syndrome is, how it can be recognized at different ages, and how it can best be treated. This book is an authoritative and practical guide for physicians and psychologists, parents and teachers, and the 7 to 9 percent of persons who suffer from ADD or ADHD.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the nature of ADD
  • Discuss common misconceptions about focus and willpower
  • Describe the challenges of ADD across the lifespan
  • Identify disorders that may accompany ADD
  • Describe methods used to treat ADD