ADHD Treatment and Symptom Management

2 CEs Recorded: Spring 2025

The prevalence of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is 7.2% or 23.5 million people in the United States alone. Our methods of diagnosing and understanding ADHD has changed dramatically over the past 20 years with new research and technology including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of the brain. Over the course of a 2 hours, you will be introduced to how the new research has changed treatment models for ADHD and glimpse into what the future research may inform our understanding of this previously perplexing and misunderstood diagnosis in children as well as adults.

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an ever-growing field of study. Important updates, because of the latest research, requires a change in the tools for the management of symptoms that professionals use. This 2-hour course will review the evidence for treatment of the symptoms of ADHD. Steps for treatment/symptom management will be broken down into obtainable steps with time to discuss complications and considerations of using accommodations in school settings.

This course will complete an overview of the most common questions caregivers and educators have about ADHD’s symptom management to provide the learners with prepared responses to the questions in digestible and simple terms. The seminar will be presented through zoom and will include time for questions, practicing skills, and interacting with others in the course.

Workshop attendees can expect to: • Review treatment models and interventions for ADHD in adults and children. • Develop skills to be able to engage in psychoeducation with families and teachers. • Explore common secondary impacts of ADHD and their impacts on functioning.

EPDC CE Hours: 2

Presenter: Leo DeBroeck

Leo DeBroeck, MS, LMHC, CMHS, MHP  received his BA in Psychology from Gonzaga University and his Masters in Psychology from Eastern Washington University.   Leo is currently a Child and Family Therapist at Sea Mar Community Health.  He is the Founder/CEO of Counselor’s Choice Award, LLC, and a Quarterly Faculty Member at Eastern Washington University, Bellevue where he teaches undergraduate and graduate classes and seminars. Mr. DeBroeck has written several articles and books about Suicide, Trauma, Abuse and Neglect, and children dealing with parental drug and alcohol dependency. Leo also has volunteered for Everett School District, Boy Scouts of America and Compass Health