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Truths About ADHD: 10 Expert Answers to the Most Searched Questions

CE Hours 1.5

About this course

This course explores the complexities of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through a clinical lens, addressing the most common questions searched by patients and families. Dr. Carrie Jackson, a child psychologist and ADHD expert, clarifies misconceptions regarding overdiagnosis, gender presentation, and the role of executive functioning. Learners will examine evidence-based diagnostic processes and treatment modalities, including the physiological effects of stimulant medication and the risks associated with untreated ADHD. By the end of this session, participants will be better equipped to support neurodivergent clients through practical interventions such as body doubling and visual time management tools.

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate between standard distractibility and clinical ADHD by identifying the role of life impairment and executive functioning deficits.
  • Describe the gender-based variations in ADHD presentation, specifically the prevalence of inattentive symptoms in females.
  • Explain the neurological impact of stimulant medication on dopamine and norepinephrine levels to improve patient psychoeducation.
  • Apply practical environmental modifications and executive functioning strategies, such as "body doubling" and visual timers, to clinical treatment plans.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Carrie Jackson, PhD

    Licensed Clinical Psychologist and ADHD specialist with expertise in child psychology, family systems, and therapist coaching. Founder of SoCal Child Psychology, providing clinical insight for families and business support for therapists. Experienced in evidence-based interventions, academic instruction, and clinical training.

References

  • Holden, E., Kobayashi-Wood, H. Adverse experiences of women with undiagnosed ADHD and the invaluable role of diagnosis. Sci Rep 15, 20945 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04782-y
  • Zhang, H., Miyake, A., Osborne, J., Shah, P., & Jonides, J. (2023). A d factor? Understanding trait distractibility and its relationships with ADHD symptomatology and hyperfocus. PloS one, 18(10), e0292215. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292215
  • Bellato, A., Perrott, N. J., Marzulli, L., Parlatini, V., Coghill, D., & Cortese, S. (2025). Systematic review and meta-analysis: Effects of pharmacological treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder on quality of life. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 64(3), 346–361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2024.05.023
  • Ramos-Galarza, C., Brito, D., Rodríguez, B., Guerrero, B., Cruz-Cárdenas, J., & Bolaños-Pasquel, M. (2024). Systematic review of executive function stimulation methods in the adhd population. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(14), 4208. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13144208
  • Srichawla, B. S., Telles, C. C., Schweitzer, M., & Darwish, B. (2022). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorder: A narrative review. Cureus, 14(4), e24068. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.24068
  • French, B., Daley, D., Groom, M., & Cassidy, S. (2023). Risks associated with undiagnosed adhd and/or autism: A mixed-method systematic review. Journal of Attention Disorders, 27(12), 1393–1410. https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547231176862

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Content

  • Truths About ADHD
    2 parts
    • Truths About ADHD: Part 1
    • Truths About ADHD: Part 2

  • Joint Accreditation (JA)

    In support of improving patient care, CE Learning Systems is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, CE Learning Systems is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive up to 1.5 clinical continuing education credits.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYEDSW)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #0060.

  • New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSEDLMHC)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0072.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology (NYEDPSY)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #PSY-0016.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYEDMFT)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MFT-0045.

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  • Course Completion
    To complete the course, review the course objectives, then watch the video power point presentations following along with the corresponding pdf, and lastly complete an evaluation. Your certificate will be available to download immediately when you complete the evaluation. Note that you can not continue in the course until you complete the previous section.
  • CELS Grievance
    If a grievance arises pertaining to continuing education activities or processes, please contact Tyler Gibson via confidential email to tyler@celearningsystems.com or Kimberly Daniels via confidential email to kdanielspsyd.com as soon as possible, so that the nature of the concern may be addressed in a timely fashion.
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  • Publication Date
    May 11th, 2026

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