Date: 11-17-2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: DCIU-200 Yale Avenue Morton, PA
Topic: The Current State of ADHD Assessment, Intervention, and Academic Accommodations
Presenter: Stephon Proctor, PhD, ABPP
Presenter Bio: Stephon Proctor, PhD, ABPP Dr. Stephon Proctor is a board-certified child clinical psychologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. His expertise is in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and externalizing behaviors. Dr. Proctor graduated with a doctorate from The Pennsylvania State University and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
Program Description
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood psychiatric diagnoses and is associated with impairments in academic, social, and family functioning. This program will familiarize attendees on current research regarding comprehensive assessment of ADHD in children. Methods of evaluating children for ADHD will be discussed with a focus placed on the relationship between evaluation data and accommodations.
Learning Objectives
- Summarize current research findings regarding ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
- Review the pros and cons of various current ADHD assessment tools.
- Increase success by linking data to school accommodations.
- Engage parents with recommended plans.
FEE: Members – Free ($75 yearly membership payable to DCASP), Guests – $25 payable at meeting.
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FOR INFORMATION: Call 215-853-1499 or email: [email protected]
NOTE: The Delaware County Association of School Psychologists is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Delaware County Association of School Psychologists maintains responsibility for the program(s). Certificates for three contact hours will be available.