The TOVA Company is sponsoring an "Attention Deficit Disorders and the T.O.V.A." Workshop in Chicago, Illinois on June 18th, 2010.
If you work with children or adults with attention problems, then this workshop is for you! Whether just starting out, or in the field for years, this workshop will have something applicable for you.
Workshop Objectives
- to apply or use best practice methods for assessing and treating attention problems.
- to evaluate and critique diagnostic procedures and interventions of attention problems.
- to demonstrate or describe the advantages of using objective measures.
- to describe, utilize, evaluate continuous performance tests, including the T.O.V.A..
- learn how to use the T.O.V.A. to assess and monitor interventions.
- case examples.
6.5 Hours of Continuing Education is available for Licensed Psychologists
Registration
Please mail or fax your Workshop Registration Form to us. Although there is no formal registration cutoff time for the workshop, we need to receive your registration at least one week prior to the workshop in order to reserve the necessary space and your meal.
Location
Silversmith Hotel & Suites
Sterling Room
10 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
Cost
$149 US per person, includes all materials and lunch.
Discount for groups of four or more and students with valid ID.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED.
Schedule
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:30 | Overview of Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Hyperactivity Disorder Topics include: Overview of ADD and ADHD, DSM IV diagnostic criteria, diagnostic procedures for children and adults (including classroom behavior ratings and self ratings); and treatment interventions, including counseling, medication, and school/workplace consultations. |
| Break | |
| 10:45 - 12:00 | Overview of Continuous Performance Tests (CPTs) Topics include: History, description, contro- versies, characteristics, and comparison of CPTs. |
| Lunch Provided | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | The Structure, Administration, and Scoring of the T.O.V.A.s Topics include: The development of the T.O.V.A. and T.O.V.A.-A. Test constructs, structure, and norming; administration of the test; scoring procedures. Clinical observations, interpretation rules, interpreting the profile and subtests use of the School and Home Intervention Reports. |
| 2:00 - 3:30 | Interpreting T.O.V.A.s in the Diagnosis and Therapy of Children and Adults Topics include: Presentation of teaching protocols illustrating diagnostic uses, establishing dosage, and monitoring medication over time. |
| Break | |
| 3:45 - 4:45 | Interpreting T.O.V.A.s in the Therapy of Children and Adults (continued) |
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
If a registrant cancels 7 days or more prior to the workshop, a refund less $25.00 processing fee per registrant will be issued. No refunds if registrant cancels less than 7 days prior to workshop. If The T.O.V.A. Company cancels or reschedules the workshop, a full refund will be issued.
Additional Information:
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:
The TOVA Company at 800-729-2886 or 562-594-7700
Email us at: info@thetovacompany.com