Dual diagnosis of ADHD and autism: Implications for treatment

While these disorders are not on the same spectrum, they share some overlapping symptoms and risk factors. Understanding the relationship between ADHD and ASD is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective. Both occur at high rates in the general population with Autism considered the fastest-growing developmental condition with prevalence rates around 2.8% in children 3-17 (National Survey of Children’s Health). Where ADHD is estimated at 5-11% (Allely, 2014; Visser et al., 2014).

Participants completing this program will be able to:

1. Diagnosis ADHD
2. Diagnosis Autism
3. Identify the symptoms associated with ADHD and autism.
4. Explore the benefits of ABA and CBT in treating disorders.
5. Explore the risk factors associated with ADHD and autism.
6. Develop a treatment plan addressing ADHD and autism.
7. Explore the benefits of individual therapy and parent education.

APT Counseling Services, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6978.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. APT Counseling Services, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. The workshop is appropriate for licensed mental health professionals and students.

If you need ADA accommodation, contact APT Counseling services  (706)-221-1122 or staff@aptcounselingservices.net.

There is a $55.00 administration fee for cancellations.

Full attendance and submission of the evaluation form are required to receive a certificate.

Transfers: Participants can attend on another date if space is available.

Telemental Health Ethics: Are you in compliant?

Behavioral health services with telecommunications technologies have greatly expanded avenues for behavioral and mental health professionals to provide quality of care.  Telemental Health: Are you in compliant? workshop will provide a comprehensive overview on how to conduct legal, ethical, and evidence-based telepractice. Telemental professionals need to know how to conduct practice consistent with the ethical standards guidelines, and recommendations that are applicable to both their specific profession and the needs of their client populations.

Participants completing this program will be able to:

1. Conduct legal, ethical, and evidence-based telepractice.
2. Explore the benefits of telemental health.
3. Analyze risk factors associated with conducting telemental health.
4. Identify best practices and assess client’s appropriateness for telemental health.
5. Analyze Georgia Composite Board Telehealth policy.
6. Apply HIPPA-HITECH policies for compliance for PHI and ePHI.
7. Apply ethical telepractice with diverse populations.

Substance use treatment gender and sexual orientation influences

Gender and sexual orientation are important factors to consider when understanding substance use trends in individuals and setting intervention, policy, and health programs. SUDs may progress differently for women than for men. Women have unique needs that should be addressed during SUD treatment. Women often have a shorter history of using certain substances, such as cocaine, opioids, cannabis or alcohol prior to seeking treatment.

Participants completing this program will be able to:

1. Diagnosis Substance use disorders.
2. Identity cocaine, opioids, cannabis and alcohol influence in the workplace.
3. Identify the symptoms associated with substance use in male and female.
4. Explore the influence of sexual orientation on substance use.
5. Explore treatment options available for substance use.
6. Develop a treatment plan addressing substance use.
7. Explore the differences between 12 step programs and Smart programs for substance use treatment.

Managing ADHD in Adults and Children

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is common among adults and children. Managing ADHD can be difficult for clients. The symptoms associated with ADHD can be challenging and affect school, work, and communication. Providing appropriate coping skills is important to improve overall function for clients living with ADHD.

Participants completing this program will be able to:

1. Diagnosis ADHD.
2. Explore ADHD assessment tools.
3. Implement best practice in treating clients with ADHD.
4. Identify the signs and symptoms of ADHD.
5. Analyze risk factors that contribute to ADHD.
6. Discuss age-appropriate treatment interventions for ADHD clients.
7. Differentiate between ADHD/ADD.

Ethical practice in counseling

Mental health professionals are faced with ethical issues daily. This makes it necessary for mental health professionals to be familiar with the code of ethics that governs how they should practice. This interactive workshop will explore best practice in the areas of confidentiality, relationship, record keeping, assessment tools, malpractice, and duty to warn. 

Participants completing this program will be able to:

1. Analyze the ACA code of ethics.
2. Identify ethical dilemmas violations in confidentiality, relationship, record keeping, assessment tools, and duty to warn.
3. Differentiate between unethical and criminal behavior.
4. Interpret ethical dilemma case studies.
5. Identify mainground of malpractice suits for counsleors.