The Impact of a Life of ADHD: Understanding for Clinicians and Clients
$39.00
Intermediate
Online
Course Abstract
The Impact of a Life of ADHD: Understanding for Clinicians and Clients is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that examines the ways in which ADHD impacts every aspect of a person’s life, from childhood through adulthood.
This course is divided into two sections. Section 1 explores the direct affects and secondary outcomes of a lifetime of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD, followed by an important discussion on how to share this information with clients to de-stigmatize the difficulties they have encountered. Although we will try to avoid sweeping generalizations about ADHD, there are certain characteristics that are common enough to bear in mind as we highlight the executive, academic, occupational, psychological, and social aspects of adult functioning that are impacted by ADHD.
The course often considers the effects that ADHD has on children’s lives, rather than the effect on adults’ lives. This is because there is much more data available on children with ADHD than on adults, so we are left to extrapolate, and what happens in childhood does indeed carry forward into adulthood.
The second section outlines the concept that education is a therapeutic technique. Education about the effects of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD on an adult’s life is crucial. We will look at how to help clients understand ADHD, frame it as something treatable, and instill hope and optimism for the future, supporting them to become sufficiently motivated to work at and follow through their treatment program. This education can be provided directly in session or through recommended books, articles, or websites.
Course #31-40 | 2022 | 42 pages | 20 posttest questions
Learning Objectives
- List 3 areas of executive functioning that are impacted by ADHD
- Identify the pluses and minuses of the workplace setting for adults with ADHD
- Name 4 important hazards to self-image and self-efficacy in adults with ADHD
- List 3 ways in which social interactions are vulnerable to disruption in adults with ADHD
- Identify the 8 elements of Kolberg & Nadeau’s ADHD-friendly lifestyle
- Name 3 strategies young adults with ADHD can use to boost success in college and beyond
Course Directions
This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. The course is text-based (reading) and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).
Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.
About the Author(s)
CE Information
Counseling
Professional Development Resources (PDR) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5590. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. PDR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135 - Note: New York counselors will receive 3 continuing education credits for completing this self-study course).
Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1046, ACE Program); the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100 - Note: New York MFTs will receive 3 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Nutrition and Dietetics
The Impact of a Life of ADHD: Understanding for Clinicians and Clients awards 3 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program. Professional Development Resources is also a provider with the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Download CDR's Critical Thinking Tool - CDR credentialed practitioners must complete and save this form and the certificate of completion should they ever be audited. Failure to include both certificate and completed tool will result in a failed audit and loss of CPE credit. Feedback about the quality of the activity can be sent directly to CDR: QualityCPE@eatright.org
Occupational Therapy
Professional Development Resources is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course provider ID# 3159. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.3 CEUs, intermediate level, OT Service Delivery]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).
School Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).
Speech Language Pathology
Intermediate Level | 0.3 ASHA CEUs | ASHA credit is available until 12/31/2027. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the monthly completion report from the ASHA Approved CE Provider (#AAUM5182). Please note that the date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the month in which the course was completed.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Social Work
Professional Development Resources, #1046, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 6/12/2022 - 6/12/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664 - Note: New York social workers will receive 3 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course). Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).
Teaching
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA Provider #AAUM); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Prior Approval Program); the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145), State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135) and marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100), and the State Board for Social Workers as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Customer Testimonials
I am very familiar with childhood, college, and young adult problems, but this course expanded my knowledge with "romantic partners." I really enjoyed the review.
Information was relevant and thorough. Can be used with real clients.
I LOVED this course! It was very interesting and enlightening, despite the fact that I've taken many courses before about ADHD. I felt like it was well-written and the information is going to be extremely helpful to me and others. Thank You!
I enjoyed this course and it gives you more empathy into the far reaching challenges of ADHD and also many practical guidance tips.
I definitely learned some new things that I will put into practice.
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Great course! I gained a lot of information and insight on things I did not previously know surrounding this topic. Thank you for its relevancy and up to date information.
Interesting and timely topic.
Enjoy doing online CEU's due to taking tests rather than attending in person seminars - this tends to help retain information learned.
Great course, love the way it was presented. Made quick efficient use of my learning time.
I never thought that ADHD was so devastating in people, I learned so much! Thanks a lot!
I really enjoyed this course. I am finding that many of my adult clients are dealing with ADHD or undiagnosed ADHD. This course is very valuable to me in understanding and being able to help these people.
This was a great course. Great information and presentation. Very helpful.
Very informative content, excellent presentation, and applicable, practical recommendations. Thank you!
The ADHD course was outstanding. As the wife of a man with ADHD and the mother of one son with ADHD and the other with ADD I have lived the ADHD journey. This course was accurate and real! Bravo!!!
Very well written and easy to understand.
As an adult with ADHD, this course helped to define my life issues! I want to share this with every boss I have ever had!!!! EXCELLENT COURSE. Thank you!
As usual this was a very good course. In fact it was the best written course.
Thorough and enjoyable.
Great course and appropriate for working in schools.
Excellent course ... one of the best I have seen here. Very helpful information.
The information presented was a nice reminder about how I should view, and be understanding, of the struggles an individual with ADHD experiences.
Great course!! Lots of useful information to be used.
I learned a lot from this course to help with the clients I serve as well as helping my own children who have ADHD.
I enjoyed the course. It was both well organized and informative.
Great course!! Very relevant to the school setting and beyond.
Great course! It kept my attention at all times.
I really enjoyed this course! There is so much more information about ADHD than previous courses I have attended. Thank you!
I wish I had this information 10 years ago! Very, very helpful in understanding my clients, spouse, and child.
GREAT COURSE! A LOT OF INFORMATION TO UTILIZE IN MY DAILY WORK!
Very informative and very well written. Author appeared very knowledgeable of the topic.
I loved reading through this article. My husband has ADHD and we have often struggled because of it. This article was so eye opening and will be so useful to us!
