June 25, 2024 - Pearson, the world's leading learning company, is excited to announce its 2024 ADHD Virtual Summit will take place on Tuesday, October 8, and Wednesday, October 9. Designed for clinical professionals and the wider ADHD community, the event features an international line-up of experts, the most pressing ADHD topics today, and the opportunity for clinicians to earn Continuing Education (CE) credits. Registration is open now.
Led by Pearson's Clinical Assessment group and moderated by ADHD expert Dr. Lindsay Ayearst, this year's summit is a direct response to the needs of Pearson clinical customers in the field. An estimated seven million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while approximately ten million adults have ADHD, according to Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).
"At Pearson, we're continually inspired by the ADHD community, especially clinicians across healthcare and education. This summit is tailored to their requests for current research, practical strategies, and a deeper understanding of ADHD across the lifespan. Our aim is to provide new information and a space to share, learn, and grow together--all to improve ADHD care," said Clay Richey, vice president for Pearson Clinical Assessment.
International Line-up of Speakers
The event features distinguished researchers and experts from around the globe, including Stephen Faraone, Margaret Weiss, and Tom Brown. In addition, celebrity authors and social media influencers will share their insights:
- Jessica McCabe, founder of the influential YouTube channel How to ADHD and author of How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working With Your Brain (Not Against It)
- The Holderness Family's Penn & Kim Holderness and authors of ADHD is Awesome
- Jesse Anderson, @adhdjesse, author of Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD
- Dani Donovan, @danidonovan, founder of The Anti-Boring Project
A complete list of speakers is available on the summit website and updated regularly.
Expert-led Sessions, Critical Topics
Experts in the field will share the latest in ADHD research and treatment, including topics such as:
- ADHD and Youth Mental Health
- ADHD in Girls and Women
- Neuropsychological Testing in ADHD Assessment
- ADHD and Trauma
- Effective School Interventions in the Digital Era
- ADHD in Adults 50+
- Racial and Ethnic Disparities in ADHD Care
Professional Credits
Summit attendees can earn up to 11 CEs or CPDs.
Pearson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pearson maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Pearson is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. Pearson maintains responsibility for the program. NASP Approved Provider # 1010
Pearson's ADHD Summit is for professionals and the ADHD community, including researchers, physicians, mental health professionals, educators, and individuals with ADHD and their families.
About Pearson
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com.
About Pearson Clinical Assessment
With 80 years of expertise, Pearson's Clinical Assessment group provides tools and services to clinical professionals globally from 13 international offices. Serving psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and others, our renowned portfolio features Wechsler, Kaufman, MMPI, BASC, OLSAT, CELF, and PLS brands. Pearson's clinical assessment contributions include those for cognitive/ability, memory, neuropsychology, behavior, personality/psychopathology, achievement, and speech/language.
For more information and to register for Pearson's 2024 ADHD Virtual Summit, visit https://www.pearsonassessments.com/ADHD.