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ADHD and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
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ADHD, characterized by issues of attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and executive function often result in interference in all areas of functioning...
Putting people at odds between their values and behaviors.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by rManual - epetitive thoughts and behaviors, can be annoying at the least and tormenting at worst.
And ADHD and OCD share some overlapping territory—attention-shifting, flexibility, anxiety and goal-directed behaviors.
Although both disorders need to be addressed, it’s helpful to assess which one is "driving the bus".
In this session Dr. Olivardia shares techniques such as cognitive therapy, ACT and more to distinguish the differences and look-a-likes of ADHD and the OCD Spectrum and how they show up:
- Pure-O
- Hoarding Disorder
- Tic Disorder
- Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
By learning to uncover the mystery of this diagnostic and common couple, you can help your clients move forward in their lives.
Join us for this must-attend event that offers you concrete solutions in treating your ADHD+OCD clients!
Dr. Roberto Olivardia, PhD
Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Clinical Associate at McLean Hospital. He maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of ADHD, executive functioning issues, and issues that face students with learning differences. He also specializes in the treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and in the treatment of eating disorders in boys and men. He is co-author of The Adonis Complex, a book which details the various manifestations of body image problems in males. He has appeared in publications such as TIME, GQ, and Rolling Stone, and has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, and VH1. He has spoken on numerous podcasts and webinars and presents at many talks and conferences around the country. He currently serves on the Professional Advisory Boards for Children with ADHD (CHADD) and The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). He sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for ADDitude and is a Featured Expert for Understood.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Roberto Olivardia maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Within Health, and Women Insight, Inc. He receives royalties as a published author and is a consultant with the National Institute of Drug Abuse, Risk Factors for Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse. Dr. Olivardia receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders, the American Association of Suicidology, the American Psychological Association, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, the Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the International Dyslexia Association, the International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation, the Massachusetts Psychological Association, and the Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association.
