Disorders Telephone Seminars

Intellectual Disabilities and Employer ADA Obligation ...think, concentrate, communicate, interact with others and disorders including e.g., major depressive, post-traumatic stress, obsessive compulsion, bipolar and schizophrenia, are among the more challenging disabilities facing employers. The ADAAA means most ADA issues will now turn on whether an individual is qualified, whether a reasonable accommodation exists or whether there is a direct  more...

Juvenile Onset Bipolar Disorders BenefitsThis live audio conference will address the current thinking and diagnostic skills necessary to diagnose and treat bipolar children and their families. The missing pieces will also be discussed, which is adequate educational planning. How to work collaboratively with a treating psychiatrist and how to be an advocate for the child and family if the child is not receiving the most up-to-date  more...

Asperger's Syndrome, NVLD and High Functioning Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment Considerations and Controversies ...er just autism, Asperger's syndrome or nonverbal learning disorders. We will compare symptoms, discuss the perils of misdiagnosis and attempt to understand why the vast majority of these children and teens are initially misdiagnosed, and what improper treatment can cause. Co-morbidity is the rule, not the exception. We will discuss educational needs and why a 504 or IEP is often crucial for a  more...

Low Back Claims: From Injury to MMI ...enefitsLow back pain is the leading cause of work-related disorders that present to a medical provider or occupational clinic. It is estimated that complaints regarding the low back account for up to one-third of all workers' compensation costs. Additionally, occupationally-induced low back disorders can lead to loss of an employee, lost time, diminished productivity, and the cost of hiring and  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...pert exam. - You will be able to describe the most common disorders encountered by health care professionals and the key clues and symptoms to watch for to determine the need for immediate follow-up. - You will be able to review practical strategies for addressing special needs for patients. - You will be able to discuss practical strategies for effective assessments of elderly patients and  more...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Children ...tive deficits. Therefore, the term fetal alcohol spectrum disorders is commonly used to include the wide spectrum of physical and cognitive anomalies seen in children exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. Some studies have shown that children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders tend to develop multiple secondary disabilities, including school failures, trouble with the law, mental health  more...

Auditory Processing Disorders: An Effective AUD/SLP Collaborative Approach To Evaluation And Treatment ...erstanding of auditory processing and auditory processing disorders, and how auditory processing disorders can impact language development, academic performance and social interactions. Most importantly, the teleconference will provide practical information about APD management approaches to include direct treatment, compensatory procedures and environmental modifications which can produce  more...