Dr. Eric Deibler (The Center for Emotional Health) shares information and resources about ADHD. Presented by NJCTS in recognition of ADHD Awareness Month.
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in children and adolescents. It is also one of the most commonly misdiagnosed and misunderstood disorders affecting both children and adults. In this talk, Dr. Eric Deibler from The Center for Emotional Health will delve into the signs and symptoms of ADHD, the critical concept of executive functions, issues in who gets diagnosed and why, and what ADHD really feels like. He will also talk about the important yet often overlooked ways that ADHD, especially when undiagnosed or untreated, negatively impacts individuals across their lifespan. Lastly, he will cover some of the different treatments, strategies, and approaches that can be effective in helping individuals with ADHD manage their executive functioning difficulties.
About the presenter:
W. Eric Deibler, M.S.Ed., Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical and Certified School
Psychologist, and Director of Psychoeducational Services at the Center for Emotional
Health of Greater Philadelphia. He specializes in psychological and psychoeducational
assessment of children, adolescents, and adults with complex learning and mental
health concerns, supervises postdoctoral fellows, consults with clinicians, and has been
a clinical speaker and trainer on topics including trauma, autism, childhood disorders,
and special education for over 30 years.
Presented by New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome.
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Panels | Health & Wellness | *No Registration |
