Creative interventions for children with ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ranks among the most prevalent disorders diagnosed in children. While there are many different approaches to treating children with ADHD, directive play therapy interventions help to remediate the skills deficits such as short attention span, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

This training will highlight the diagnostic features of ADHD, and will present practical and effective interventions to help children aged 4 to 12 years:

• Improve impulse control.
• Increase attention and focus.
• Slow down the mind and body.
• Identify constructive ways to use energy.
• Utilize strategies to shift from one activity to the next.
• Increase pro-social behaviour.
• Improve academic performance for in-person and online school.
• Learn interventions for parents and teachers to increase positive behavior at home and school.

Liana Lowenstein will discuss ways to optimize online therapy sessions for children with ADHD. This training will combine lecture, activity demonstrations, and experiential exercises. Seize this unique opportunity to learn new and innovative approaches that will help children become motivated, focused, organized, and perform closer to their true potential.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the diagnostic features of ADHD.
• Give an example of a strategy that parents and teachers can use to manage disruptive behaviours.
• Give an example of a therapy technique to help a child manage impulsivity.
• Give an example of a therapy technique to help a child increase attention and focus.