CAPSS Masterclass #19 ADHD in children and adolescents: assessment and management
13Oct
CAPSS Masterclass #19 ADHD in children and adolescents: assessment and management
| Timings | 9.00am - 4.00pm (Registration from 8.30am) |
| Location | 21 Prescot Street, London, E1 8BB |
| Speakers | Dr Nicoletta Adamo, Dr Rachel Kent, Dr James Gilsenan |
| CPD | Up to 6 hours subject to peer approval |
| Standard Fee | £286 |
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Event Information
Venue information
This will be an in-person event held at the Royal College of Psychiatrists at 21 Prescot Street, London, E1 8BB.
How to book
To book, please follow the booking button above. You will be directed to the member's area of the College website where you can log in with your College credentials to make a payment. If you do not have a College member account, you will be prompted to register your details, which will then allow you to log in and make a payment.
Please note, payment can only be made online, via credit or debit card.
You will then receive confirmation of your payment via email.
What is this masterclass about?
The masterclass will cover the evidence-base and the practical aspects related to attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including the epidemiology, diagnosis, and the pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. The management of comorbidities, as well as the psychosocial and educational approaches and considerations will also be discussed. Delegates will have the opportunity to present clinical scenarios from their caseload throughout the day.
What will you learn from this masterclass?
- Framework for assessment of ADHD
- Evidence-base and clinical aspects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for ADHD
- Management of the comorbid conditions
- Support and management during the journey through mental health services for children and young people with ADHD
Speaker biographies
Dr Nicoletta Adamo is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London. She also works as an honorary Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in the specialist service for children with Autism and complex neurodevelopmental disorders (SCAAND), at The Maudsley Hospital. She holds a PhD from King’s College London and has published extensively on the clinical and pharmacological management of ADHD and on the overlap between neurodevelopmental conditions.
Dr Rachel Kent is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in assessment and formulation of co-occurring mental health conditions in neurodivergent children and young people. As Principal Psychologist at SCAAND at The Maudsley Hospital, she provides complex neurodevelopmental assessments and adapted psychological interventions for individuals and families. Her research focuses on creating and adapting interventions to support wellbeing in neurodivergent young people. Dr Kent completed her PhD at the Wales Autism Research Centre (Cardiff University) and post-doctoral research at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, King's College London, before training in Clinical Psychology at IoPPN, KCL.
Dr James Gilsenan is a Senior Educational Psychologist working across SCAAND and the Autism and Intellectual Disability Intensive Intervention Team (AID-IIT) within The Maudsley Hospital. He holds the role of Specialist Autism Education Lead, seconded from the National Autistic Society (NAS). James has experience working within a range of different school and community settings to provide support and guidance around children’s learning and development. He has a particular interest in the role of neurodiversity and adverse life experiences in children’s educational outcomes, and the types of interventions and support that promote positive change in these areas. James previously worked within a Local Authority context, most recently in a specialist role involving supporting the educational inclusion of children in foster care.
Terms and conditions
Please refer to the Royal College of Psychiatrist's terms and conditions when booking this event.
For further information, please contact:
Email: CAPSS@rcpsych.ac.uk
Web: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-care/ccqi/research-and-evaluation/current-research/capss
Contact Name: CAPSS