Roberto Olivardia – ADHD And Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Roberto Olivardia – ADHD And Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

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 repetitive 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!

Objectives

• Identify the symptoms of OCD and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders to better inform accurate diagnosis.
• Differentiate between OCD and ADHD symptoms in order to demonstrate an understanding of the diagnostic criteria.
• Comprehend how eiher condition can be misdiagnosed as the other.
• Cite common OCD manifestations (such as Pure-O, Hoarding Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Tic Disorder) in people with ADHD.
• Apply treatment recommendations for OCD, as well as when someone has both OCD and ADHD.

Outline

OCD and ADHD Comorbidity

• Prevalence Studies
• Where ADHD Presents on the OCD Spectrum
• Pure-O
• Hoarding Disorder
• Tic Disorder
• Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Common Personality Traits

• ADHD
• OCD

Misdiagnosis

• How ADHD is missed in OCD populations
• How OCD is missed in ADHD populations

Neurology and Genetics

• ADHD Brain
• OCD Brain
• ADHD and OCD Brains

Treatment

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
• Cognitive Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Medication
• Advocacy

Obstacles in Treatment

Challenges for Clinicians in treating ADHD+OCD patients

About Roberto Olivardia

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 practice in Lexington, MA, where he specializes in the treatment of ADHD, executive functioning issues, and issues that face students with learning differences. He is a recognized expert in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

He is on the Professional Advisory Boards for Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) and The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), as well as sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for ADDitude and the Expert Network for Understood. 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, Extra, CBS This Morning, CNN, and VH1.

He has spoken on numerous radio and webinar shows and presents at many talks and conferences around the country. He conducts advocacy work for Decoding Dyslexia – Massachusetts and is a member of the American Association of Suicidology and International Dyslexia – Massachusetts and is a member of the American Association of Suicidology and International Dyslexia Association. He also has lived experience as someone with ADHD and learning differences and a parent of two teenagers with ADHD and Dyslexia.

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 and recording royalties 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.

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