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Best practice non-pharmacological supports for ADHD
Presenter: Emma Sciberras
Developmental Assessment and Management Program, Alfred CYMHS
Honorary Research Fellow, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
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Are you interested in learning more about ADHD and how to support those with ADHD using non-pharmacological strategies?
Come along to this presentation and discussion to learn about how to provide best practice ADHD supports.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has a worldwide prevalence of 5%. Best practice supports in the area of ADHD advocate for multi-modal support strategies including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological support strategies. This presentation will cover:
What are the range of non-pharmacological supports available to support ADHD? This presentation will focus particularly on cognitive and/or behavioural supports.
What is the evidence for these types of supports?
How can practitioners use cognitive and/or behavioural supports in their practice in a neuroaffirming way.
About this event:
This event will feature a presentation in an informal setting with audience discussion.
Please note that this event is hosted on level 1 of the venue and the only access is via the stairs.
Key Learning Objectives
Understanding of the range of non-pharmacological supports available to support ADHD.
The evidence for non-pharmacological supports including limitations and directions for further research.
An understanding of how to use cognitive and/or behavioural supports in a neuroaffirming way.
This session is designed for all practitioners – attendees will be assumed to have an interest in ADHD.
Duration & Format / Training Modalities
This session has approx. 60 minutes CPD, and does not include any catering in the ticket price.
Please note, the venue will be following all relevant Public Health Orders and checking delegates as per their obligations. Density, and mask requirements will be in line with relevant government guidelines. As per all events, please do not attend if you are unwell.
If you are required to cancel your attendance owing to a COVID isolation, please contact us for a full refund or ticket transfer.
Venue notes:
This venue is a less than 10-minute walk from Clifton Hill and Rushall train stations, or the Number 86 tram (from Bourke Street) stops right outside the hotel.
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Speaker Bio
Dr
Emma Sciberras
Dr Sciberras is Clinical Psychologist and has worked in the area of ADHD for over 15 years. She was awarded a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Child Specialisation) through the University of Melbourne in 2010. Dr Sciberras is a Senior Clinical psychologist working in the Developmental Assessment and Management Program at the Alfred Infant Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. Prior...more about Emma Sciberras
Emma Sciberras, Dr
Dr Sciberras is Clinical Psychologist and has worked in the area of ADHD for over 15 years. She was awarded a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Child Specialisation) through the University of Melbourne in 2010. Dr Sciberras is a Senior Clinical psychologist working in the Developmental Assessment and Management Program at the Alfred Infant Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. Prior to this Dr Sciberras worked in an academic position at Deakin University (2015-2023). She is an elected board member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association and was awarded the Deakin University Mid-Career Research Award in 2022. Emma is committed to reducing the stigma associated with ADHD and disseminating evidence-based information about the ADHD to the general community. She has published over 150 peer-reviewed publications and has attracted ~$9M in research funding).
