This CPD Study Day will explore neuro-developmental difficulties focusing particularly on Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD). The latest theoretical understanding of these conditions will be discussed along with novel methods of how this can be applied in practical settings.
Dr Debbie Riby (University of Durham) will provide an overview for the day and discuss methodological approaches to studying developmental disorders. Dr Anna Remington (Institute of Education, University of London) will then talk about her research on superior abilities in people with autism. Dr Heather Moran (Chartered Clinical Psychologist, NHS, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust) will discuss the development of a tool (the Coventry Grid) for helping clinicians differentiate between autism and attachment difficulties, and the subtle similarities and differences in how these different disorders can present. Finally Dr Jo Steer (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, The Family Advice and Support Service) will talk about how ADHD is so often left to psychiatry, but psychology has a key and important role to play in supporting young people with a diagnosis of ADHD, their families and the professionals working with them. Jo will review the evidence base for psychological work and consider what a psychologist role might look like in practice psychological interventions and ADHD.
This event aims to equip psychologists in a number of contexts with some of the understanding and approaches that they will need in order to work effectively with children and young people with developmental difficulties, both clinically and in educational settings. This will be of benefit not only to individuals with these difficulties, but also their families, their peers and other professionals who work with them (i.e. educators). It will also facilitate research thinking and future work in these areas.
Please note bookings will close on Monday 3rd February. Please call for availability after this point.
09:30 | Registration and refreshments |
10:00 | Start: Dr Debbie Riby providing a general introduction and a focus on methodology followed by time for questions and discussions |
11:30 | Dr Anna Remington talking about superior abilities in autism |
12:30 | Lunch |
13:00 | Heather Moran talking about the Coventry Grid |
14:15 | Refreshments |
14:45 | Jo Steer ADHD: psychology has a lot to offer |
15:45 | Discussion and concluding remarks |
16:30 | Finish |
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