A fresh, innovative approach to Childhood Developmental Disorders

Full Description:
During this webinar a selection of childhood developmental disorders will be depicted and treatment strategies including medication management will be outlined. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Tic Disorder, part of a triad of disorders characterized by malfunction of the fronto-striatal circuitry, will be discussed. PANDAS, a newly described disorder that can mimic a triad disorder with its symptoms overlapping those of OCD and Tics, will be introduced and examined. Symptoms of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities will be reviewed and compared with the other disorders. Finally, brand new, innovative research on Dysgraphia will be introduced with new methods to help children with handwriting.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Describe the DSM IV criteria for OCD and explain why it is part of the Triad
List the DSM IV criteria for Tic Disorder and explain its role in the Triad
Define NVLD and contrast it with Asperger’s Disorder
Discuss the neurodevelopment of the right hemisphere
Outline the symptoms of Dysgraphia

Your Presenter:
ANITA REMIG, Ed.D., F.P.P.R., F.S.M.I., is a practicing clinical psychologist, certified school psychologist, and consultant with over 25 years of experience specializing in learning styles, brain-based research, and learning problem interventions. Dr. Remig is a member of the American Psychological Association. She is a “Fellow of the Prescribing Psychologist Register” (F.P.P.R.) and a “Fellow in Serious Mental Illness” (F.S.M.I.) from the Prescribing Psychologist Register. Dr. Remig also recently passed the ICCP National Examination for Psychologists in Psychopharmacology and has been awarded a certification as a Medical Psychologist from the Academy of Medical Psychology.

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting 15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link: https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Counselors, Case Managers, Educators, Marriage & Family Therapists, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselors, Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Criminal Justice Personnel (Probation Officers), Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Parents