CHA Continuing Education

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent and impairing neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals across the lifespan. While historically viewed as a childhood disorder, growing evidence supports its persistence into adolescence and adulthood. Despite extensive research, clinicians often face challenges in accurate diagnosis, differentiation from comorbid conditions, and implementation of evidence-based treatments. Additionally, recent advancements in pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, as well as updates to diagnostic criteria and practice guidelines, necessitate that clinicians keep abreast of best practices to ensure successful outcomes in patient care.

This course aims to address common clinical challenges via updates from international experts. Faculty will discuss diagnostic complexities, the latest pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options, effective management of comorbid conditions, and population differences in symptom presentation. Participants will gain up-to-date knowledge and tools to immediately implement with their patients.

*Generative AI was used to draft this overview; the course director then reviewed and edited it to ensure clinical accuracy.

Margaret Weiss, MD, PhD, FRCP(C) (Course Director)
Director, Neurodevelopmental Clinic and Director of Clinical Research in Child Psychiatry, Cambridge Health Alliance/Cambridge Hospital; Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Oscar Bukstein, MD, MPH
Associate Director, Faculty Development, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Boston Children's Hospital; Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Greg Mattingly, MD
Associate Clinical Professor, Washington University St. Louis; President, American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD); Founding partner, St. Charles Psychiatric Associates; Principal Investigator, Midwest Research Group

Kathleen Nadeau, PhD
Center Director and Founder, The Chesapeake Center, Bethesda, MD

Mary Solanto, PhD
Clinical Psychologist; Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell; Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York

Mark Stein, PhD, ABPP
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington; Founder, PEARL Clinic/ADHD and Related Disorders Program, Seattle Children's Hospital

Robyn Thom, MD
Psychiatrist, Lurie Center for Autism, MassGeneral Hospital for Children; Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School