ADHD Series | Part Two: Executive Function and the Lived Experience of ADHD

ADHD Series Overview

A comprehensive ADHD primer for parents, caregivers, educators, clinicians, social workers, and others within the support network of those with ADHD.

ADHD is a highly prevalent, complex, biologically based neurodevelopmental condition. The brain-based alterations in signaling can dramatically affect one’s ability for self-regulation in many areas of life. As a result, affected individuals are highly misunderstood and can face significant challenges and problems in managing daily responsibilities, meeting common expectations, and achieving personal goals.

The prevalence of ADHD in both child and adult populations is such that anyone working in health care, social service or education will encounter individuals with ADHD and face the challenges of providing the right kind of support in a highly complex and variable condition. Clinicians, providers, social workers, therapists and educators all need to be armed with the right knowledge and attitude about ADHD.

In this comprehensive four-part Series, the most recent scientific understanding and answers about ADHD causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and frequently asked questions are presented. It serves as a solid primer and foundation for including ADHD care in one’s practice or service. Participants will walk away empowered with an updated understanding and an evidence-based skill set to provide the right support, education and advocacy for their clients, patients and students with ADHD.

Objectives

Provide current & comprehensive information about ADHD.

Provide working knowledge and a toolbox of skills for parents and primary caregivers of kids/teens with ADHD.

Provide a primer/refresher on ADHD for teachers, clinicians, coaches, and providers.

Promote awareness and appreciation for the lived challenges and adventures associated with ADHD.

Other courses in the series:

Part One | 10 Things Everyone Needs to Know About ADHD

Part Three | Evidence-Based Treatment & Management of ADHD

Part Four | Skills, Strategies, & Support for Living with ADHD

Course Overview | Part Two

This course addresses the impact on executive function when one has ADHD and the variety of challenging behaviors from executive function deficits (EFD). EFD are explored as true skill deficits requiring understanding and support. Meanwhile, the impact and implications on caregivers, siblings and the family at large are examined in the context of how EFD and neurodiversity changes the landscape in a household. Participants will be able to describe how and why daily life is very different and much more challenging than households with neurotypical children.

Outcomes
Participants will be able to:

Explore the association of impaired self-regulation in ADHD and altered development of executive function in affected individuals.

Describe the common life challenges resulting from deficits in executive function.

Discuss the concept of executive function deficits as “true skill deficits” and how that impacts approaches to treatment or management of ADHD.

Review the features of “event horizon” and “inconsistency” in the presentation and understanding of challenges with ADHD.

Explore the sources and impact of the day-to-day emotional toll of living with ADHD on:

Affected individuals (kids/teens)

Parents of individuals with ADHD

Siblings of individuals with ADHD

Define “disability perspective” as it applies to the understanding of and approach to management of ADHD.

Concordia Graduate & Continuing Studies is an approved provider of social work continuing education for MN (MNBSW) and ND (NDBSWE).

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Dr. Jane Indergaard, RN
Associate Professor
Nursing Department
Concordia College
Coordinator | Red River Valley Satellite of CHADD

Dr. Jane Indergaard is an associate professor of nursing at Concordia College, in Moorhead, MN, USA and a licensed registered nurse in ND and MN. Dr. Indergaard is a nationally recognized speaker, budding author and long-standing provider of education, training, advocacy, and outreach for individuals living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She has served on a nationally touring expert panel presenting on the Underdiagnosis of ADHD in Women and a frequent author and presenter for podium presentations, webinars, and summit interviews with professional associations such as the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), the Tourette’s Association of America (TAA), Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). She is the local co-founder of the award-winning Red River Valley CHADD, an affiliate of the national organization. Dr. Indergaard has been involved in international global health initiatives and development for advancing nursing practice and behavioral health care outreach. Her current research and clinical interests focus on the impact of hormonal fluctuations on women with ADHD, and the design, application, and implementation of Psychoeducational (PE) programming into provider treatment for ADHD.

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