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  • Author:

    Ray Christner, PsyD & Paul Wagner, MS

  • Level: 

    Foundational

  • Credit(s)

    1

  • Video

    1 hour

Better Questions, Better Assessments: Identifying Adult ADHD

In this episode, we provide an in-depth exploration of effective strategies for evaluating adult ADHD. Led by Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner, this episode delves into the complexities and nuances of accurately diagnosing ADHD in adults. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive and multi-faceted assessments, which include clinical interviews, gathering collateral information, employing appropriate rating scales, and conducting neuropsychological screenings. The episode underscores the significance of understanding the contextual and impairment-based facets of ADHD to ensure precise diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
Course Objectives:
1. Explain the key components of a comprehensive assessment for adult ADHD
3. Apply best practices for ADHD assessment to improve diagnostic precision and enhance treatment planning for adults.
2. Describe the importance of a multi-faceted evaluation approach to distinguish ADHD from other conditions with overlapping symptoms.

Psyched to Practice Podcast: Ray Christner, PsyD &
Paul Wagner, MS

Ray W. Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist in Pennsylvania, a nationally certified school psychologist, and a nationally registered health service psychologist. He specializes in clinical and school psychology, and he is board-certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology. Operating an independent practice in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Dr. Christner also provides telepsychology services in 41 states as an authorization holder of the APIT (Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology) and the TAP (Temporary Authorization to Practice). His clinical work includes psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological testing, consultation services, and program evaluations. He works with children, adolescents, and adults with psychological, developmental, social, behavioral, and learning differences.

A recognized author and speaker, Dr. Christner has contributed extensively to the field through numerous publications and presentations. His book, Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice (now in its 3rd edition), has been translated into Japanese, Korean, and Romanian. Additionally, Dr. Christner shares his thoughts on topics related to psychology as the cohost of the podcast Psyched to Practice and writes the Living Psyched blog for Psychology Today. His work has garnered attention from prominent media outlets such as Today, Parents, Newsweek, Lifehacker, Yahoo!Life, ABC, Fox, Special Education Connection, and Authority Magazine, to name a few.

Paul Wagner, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at ElevateMind, LLC, specializing in ADHD and executive functioning. He uses a cognitive-behavioral approach to empower clients and foster self-acceptance. As someone with ADHD, he understands their unique challenges and works with individuals, couples, and families for personal growth. Additionally, he shares his mental health expertise as cohost of the podcast Psyched to Practice. 
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Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 


Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to offer continuing professional development (CPDs) for school psychologists.  Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 

Other mental health and education professionals are welcome to attend our webinars, workshops, and courses. Participants will receive a continuing education certificate upon completion. We encourage individuals to consult their respective licensing or accrediting boards to determine eligibility for continuing education credit within their professional field. 

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Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to offer continuing professional development (CPDs) for school psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
Other mental health and education professionals are welcome to attend our webinars, workshops, and courses. Participants will receive a continuing education certificate upon completion. We encourage individuals to consult their respective licensing or accrediting boards to determine eligibility for continuing education credit within their professional field.

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