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This one-hour online program will provide interpreters with the concepts and vocabulary they will need to provide effective interpreting services in healthcare encounters related to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 

Interpreters will learn:

•    Introduction to ADHD, including its definition and common misconceptions about the disorder.

•    Describe the symptoms associated with inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive presentations of ADHD.

•    Explain how ADHD can affect the brain, including attention regulation and executive functioning.

•    Discuss possible causes and risk factors associated with ADHD.

•    Describe the general process of diagnosing ADHD in children and adults.

•    Introduce common treatment options for ADHD, including stimulant and non-stimulant medications, therapy, coaching, and lifestyle strategies.

•    Review common myths about ADHD and distinguish them from current information presented in the course.

This course will support your ability to confidently manage ADHD interpreting encounters. Exercises include a bilingual audio role-play to help you internalize key terminology and interpret this terminology accurately and faithfully. A bilingual glossary of ADHD terminology is included in English and Korean.

Accessible for 90 days from date of purchase/published date.

CCHI 1 CE Hour (Pending approval)
ATA 1 CE Point (Pending approval)
IMIA 0.1 CE Unit (Pending approval)
WA DSHS 1 CE Unit (Pending approval)