Events

Past Event

ADHD & Behavioral Health:A Webinar for Pediatricians and Families

May 17, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
America/New_York
Online Event

Join a panel of pediatric specialists from Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital for an informational conversation on the latest developments in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related behavioral health issues in children and adolescents. Our panel of expert pediatric neurologists, psychiatrists, and developmental pediatricians will discuss the definition of ADHD, how to make the proper diagnosis, and the latest therapeutic modalities.

The discussion will also cover timely topics for pediatricians, developmental healthcare providers, and families including:

• Differences in ADHD in boys vs. girls
• Benefits of neuro-psychological testing
• How ADHD affects children and adolescents outside of school • What parents and schools can do to help kids and teens
• Treatment approaches
• Long-term outlook, in college and beyond

Panlelists include Jay E. Selman, MD MS, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Nora Oberfield, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry; Assistant Attending Psychiatrist, Special Needs Clinic, Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Gabriella Paskin, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics; Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health, Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Katelyn Selver, PsyD, Instructor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry); Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The conversation will be moderated by award-winning CBS medical correspondent Dr. Max Gomez. The webinar will be recorded for future reference.

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Contact Information

Beth Hanson