Summary: Michael Frank, MD, shares his knowledge about ADHD and its comorbidities gained from more than 30 years as a pediatrician. During this webinar, Dr. Frank reviews the prevalence of ADHD in the pediatric population, the condition and its neurobiological foundation, symptoms, impacts of medication and side effects. Often difficult to distinguish from SPD and other conditions such as oppositional defiance disorder and bipolar disorder, Dr. Frank shares his methods in discerning the various conditions a child may have.
Level: Foundational
Intended Audience: Medical professionals, mental health professionals, occupational therapists and other clinicians, educators, parents
Prerequisite: None
Presenter: Michael Frank, MD is a board-certified pediatrician who has specialized in diagnosing and treating ADHD since 2001. He is a partner in Southeast Denver Pediatrics and was a medical consultant to SOS Feeding Solutions at STAR Institute. Through his training and experience Dr. Frank has developed an expertise in the differential diagnostic methods necessary to distinguish SPD from other conditions with similar-appearing symptoms, such as ADHD. Dr. Frank is a graduate of Stanford University, studied medicine at the University of Texas, and completed his residency at The Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand ADHD, its causes and symptoms
- Identify how ADHD differs from Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and where it overlaps
- Understand the medications for ADHD and their impacts
Continuing Education: STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder is an AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Upon full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz with at least 80% accuracy to receive a certificate of completion.