The current science behind ADHD, time blindness, "high time preference," and how time blindness affects occupational participation and major life choices, which may result in shorter life expectancy, will be explored in this course. This webinar will focus on how to recognize these deficits and describe practical tips and tools to use to help clients make time "real" and "manageable."
Live Webinar
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm ESTUnder Review: AOTA/0.1 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize and describe time blindness as it relates to adults with ADHD.
- After this course, participants will be able to distinguish the science behind "high time preference" and the connection with shorter life expectancy.
- After this course, participants will be able to apply the tools and strategies that help clients make time "real" and "manageable."
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | ADHD in Adults |
| 15-20 Minutes | Executive Function/Time Blindness |
| 20-25 Minutes | Choice Behavior and Time Preference |
| 25-30 Minutes | Role of Occupational Therapy |
| 30-40 Minutes | Occupational Performance |
| 40-55 Minutes | Making Time Real and Managing Time |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Zara Harris
MSOT
Zara Harris is an Anglo/American OT with 50 years of experience as an OT in 9 countries. She has worked with children, teens, and adults with ADHD and comorbid conditions. She is on the Editorial Advisory Board for Attention Magazine and Vice President of the Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation. She has written and presented internationally on occupational therapy and ADHD.
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Financial: Zara Harris has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Zara Harris has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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