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ONLINE- First 2000 Days ECHO – Navigating Behavioral Concerns in the First 2000 Days: Understanding and Managing ADHD in Early Childhood

Wed 19th February @ 12:30 pm

This interactive online education series’ ECHO workshop is designed for professionals working with children who have ADHD or behavioral concerns.

This session will cover differentiating core diagnostic criteria for ADHD from other behavioral issues, reviewing key considerations for referring children for specialist assessment or intervention, and exploring non-medical management approaches for ADHD and behavioral challenges. Participants will also learn to identify appropriate local specialists and services for referrals, assess cardiac contraindications and safety considerations related to ADHD medications, and utilize strategies and resources to support families and engage communities.

Enhance your expertise and improve outcomes for children and their families.

DATE:
Wed 19th February


TIME:
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm


SPEAKERS:
  • Dr Karen Zwi, Paediatrician and Child Youth and Family Health Director, NSLHD
  • Dr Tamasin Meller, Community Paediatrician, NSLHD
  • Lauren Huntley, NSLHD
  • Dr Maria Liddy GP and the First 2000 Days Clinical Lead, SNHN
TARGET AUDIENCE:

GPs, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals and other professionals working with young children in the Sydney North Health Network region.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Differentiate core diagnostic criteria for ADHD from other behavioral concerns.
  • Review key considerations before referring children with behavioral issues for specialist assessment or intervention.
  • Explore non-medical approaches to managing ADHD and behavioral challenges to discuss with families.
  • Refer appropriately to local specialists and services when managing children with ADHD or behavioral concerns.
  • Assess cardiac contraindications and safety considerations related to ADHD medications.
  • Utilise appropriate strategies and resources to support families of children with behavioral issues in their communities.
COST:
There is no cost for Practices and their staff within the SNHN region to attend this training


ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.



REGISTER FOR WEBINAR:
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