Presenter: Mark Mintz, MD View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Mintz discussed the clinical and biological links between Tourette Syndrome and Autism Spectrum disorder. He spoke about then need for therapeutic options targeted at the mechanisms of disease rather than only the symptoms.

Presenter: Martin E. Franklin, Ph.D.View the webinar’s corresponding slidesView this webinar »Dr. Franklin spoke about how to identify the barriers to teens/young adults learning to be partners in their own treatment.  He discussed how to engage the family without undermining an adult child’s autonomy.  Dr. Franklin also discussed issues that can

Presenter: Lawrence W. Brown, MD View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Brown discussed transitioning from the pediatric to the adult system of care. He emphasized the child neurologist’s role in the process and spoke about transitioning as a distinct, long term effort. Dr. Brown recognized

Presenter: Michelle Miller, Psy.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Miller described different types of sensory issues and how they can present themselves. She discussed how sensory problems affect children and adults and how occupational therapy can help many issues. Dr. Miller also discussed organizational

Presenter: Joelle Beecher-McGovern, Ph.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. McGovern described Exposure Therapy and Habit Reversal Therapy and then gave us practical applications in real life scenarios.  She spoke of the challenges of implementing these therapies and ways to overcome these barriers.  She uses

Presenter: Courtney Weiner, Ph.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Weiner discussed good bedtime routines and hygiene as a way to help with sleep issues in children.  She spoke of common problems in sleep and how to better your child’s issues.  Dr. Weiner also let

Presenter: Nadia S. Ansary, Ph.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Ansary spoke about bullying both traditional and cyberbullying and gave recommendations for helping to effectively address bullying. She also spoke of identifying vulnerable and at risk groups.

Presenter: Graham Hartke, Psy.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here Download the webinar Dr. Hartke spoke of strategies to increase students self motivation to succeed in school. He spoke of ways to better organize oneself and reduce procrastination on projects.

Presenter: Christine Adkins-Hutchison, Psy.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Adkins-Hutchison spoke about the economic and social road block for African Americans in seeking mental health services. She spoke of the need for more therapists to be of culturally competent and the need for

Presenter: Dr. Andrew J. Lee View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Lee spoke about Asian cultural values and how they impact today’s Asian Americans. He spoke of the model minority myth and how these perceptions feed into the stigma of seeking mental health services