December 8-9, 2008
Bryant Conference Center
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hosted and Sponsored by:
The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies

In cooperation with:
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

• Disseminate diagnostic and educational assessment strategies so that early detection and appropriate services are provided to individuals with AD/HD.
• Exchange information regarding access to community services, educational legislation, academic approaches and eligibility for services.
• Educate professionals about agency collaboration, transition services, evidence-based practices, assistive technology and behavioral interventions.

Objectives

• To gain an understanding of educational assessment, identification and eligibility for K-12 and post-secondary students to include transition services
• Identify diagnostic strategies, differential diagnosis, co-morbidities, and treatment of individuals with AD/HD
• Achieve the ability to access and coordinate community services
• Learn about evidence-based practices across systems
• Explore behavioral intervention models
• Become aware of educational legislation and litigation affecting this target population

Who Should Attend?

• Education Professionals and Staff: Teachers, Instructors, Counselors, Psychometrists, Nurses, State Department Specialists, School Board Members
• Healthcare and Human Service Professionals and Staff: Behavioral Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Pediatricians, Physicians working with this population, Rehabilitation Counselors, Social Workers, Evaluators, Employment Specialists working with disabled persons
• Community Members: Parents, Students, Families, Clergy and church staff, Day Care Center staff, Tutors, Recreational Personnel (ex. YMCA, summer camps), Support Groups

Further Information
Professional Development & Conference Services, College of Continuing Studies, The University of Alabama, Box 870388, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0388; fax (205) 348-9276
 
For Program Content: Geri Stone, Associate Director at gstone@ccs.ua.edu  or
(205) 348-6225