UNMC | Symposium Agenda

	Friday, June 15, 2012
8:00 - 8:45 am	Registration
8:45 - 9:00 am	Program Overview
9:00 - 10:00 am	ADHD - A Discussion of Definition, Etiology, Presentation, and Management This talk will focus on what ADHD is and how it is diagnosed. We will examine the etiology as well as discuss the clinical exam and its findings. We also will examine treatment options for individuals with ADHD. Chris Kratochvil, MD Professor, Psychiatry College of Medicine Assistant Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research UNMC
10:00 – 10:15 am	Break
10:15 - 11:15 am	Advances in the Neurobiology of ADHD: Genetics and Neuroimaging These presentations will cover the recent advances in genetics and neuroimaging that help make clear the etiology behind ADHD and basic science information for consideration in the development of new therapies. Genetics in ADHD This presentation will give an overview of the genetics of ADHD and advances towards treatment. Eric Rush, MD Department of Genetics Munroe-Meyer Institute UNMC Mechanisms of ADHD: Recent Insights from Brain Imaging This talk will highlight some of the neuroimaging work, mostly structural and functional MRI studies, that have been done in ADHD over the past ten years. The talk will conclude by discussing the implications of brain imaging studies for the clinical symptomatology of ADHD. Tony Wilson, PhD Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience College of Medicine UNMC
11:15 – 12:00 pm	The Adult with ADHD This presentation will cover issues related to adults with ADHD, emphasizing accurate diagnosis, treatment, and managing the cumulative effects of lifelong ADHD symptoms. Martin Wetzel, MD Department of Psychiatry College of Medicine UNMC
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Lunch (provided)
1:00 - 2:00 pm	Behavior Management in ADHD This talk will describe the basic principles for developing effective teaching interactions with young children with ADHD and how to apply those principles to solve common behavioral challenges with children with ADHD, such as bedtime struggles, toilet training, tantrums and mealtime behavior. Judy Mathews, PhD Professor, Psychology Department Munroe-Meyer Institute UNMC
2:00 - 3:00 pm	Associated Learning Issues and Educational Interventions This talk will describe the basic principles for developing effective teaching interactions for children with ADHD. Strategies to maximize learning in the educational environment will be presented. Holly Roberts, PhD Psychology Department Munroe-Meyer Institute UNMC
3:00 - 4:00 pm	The Impact of ADHD on the Individual and Family This panel presentation will review the specific issues that ADHD presents for parents and families from both the personal perspective as well as research findings. The panel also will discuss resources and supports that are available in the community. Cindy Ellis, MD Developmental Pediatrics Munroe-Meyer Institute UNMC Mark Smith, MS Consumer/Family Coordinator Munroe-Meyer Institute UNMC Sarah Swanson Consumer Family Specialist Munroe-Meyer Institute UNMC Jennifer Miller Parent Training Institute of Nebraska
4:00 – 4:30 pm	Program Evaluations