CMHRT Spring Workshop for Mental Health Professionals and Students
Learning Disabilities and ADHD Across the Lifespan: Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Intervention
Friday May 10, 2019
8:30am - 4:00pm
Federation Hall, University of Waterloo
SPEAKERS
Tara McAuley
Tara McAuley, C.Psych., is an Associate professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Waterloo. McAuley’s clinical-research interests include understanding and treating Neurodevelopmental Disorders such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism.
Marjory Phillips
Marjory Phillips, C.Psych, is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment (CMHRT) at the University of Waterloo. Phillips was formerly the Clinical Director of Integra, a children’s mental health agency specializing in LDMH. She recently served on a provincial committee tasked with developing new guidelines for diagnosing Learning Disabilities (LD).
AGENDA
Certificate and CPA Approved 6.0 Credits Provided upon Conclusion of the Workshop.
Copies of presentation slides and materials are available to download.
Registration
Registration.
Coffee will be available.
Welcome and opening remarks
Welcome and opening remarks.
New OPA Guidelines for Assessment of Learning Disabilities
Morning break
Refreshments (included).
Lunch (included)
Buffet lunch (included).
Adapting Individual Therapy for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Afternoon break
Refreshments (included).
Adapting Group Therapy for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Questions and wrap up
Questions and wrap up.