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CBT Plus, with ADHD:
intervention across the ages, from children to adults.
This 3-day ADHD course is from the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT), a leading provider of training for professionals working in mental health and related areas in the UK and Ireland.
It is the only ADHD training that gives you access to APT’s relevant downloadable resources for use post-course and has APT-accreditation, probably the most meaningful accreditation available to mental health professionals. The course is available for teams and individuals and can be attended face-to-face or online. It can also be completed as part of (a) the Extended Training in CBT course, (b) The APT Diploma for working in Child & Adolescent Mental Health, or (c) The APT Diploma in Working with common mental health diagnoses.
Executive Summary:
ADHD has traditionally been viewed as a condition of childhood and adolescence, but it is increasingly recognised that its effects often persist well into adulthood and even later life. While hyperactivity may diminish with age, difficulties with attention and concentration often remain prominent. Rarely does ADHD appear in adulthood without having been present earlier in life — though many adults may not have been diagnosed in childhood, simply because the diagnosis was less commonly made at the time. This course therefore takes a lifespan perspective, examining ADHD in both young people and adults.
For parents and caregivers, a diagnosis of ADHD in a child or adolescent can bring relief, confusion, or even conflict — especially when strong views are held about whether medication or psychosocial interventions are more effective, or more acceptable. Adults with ADHD face a different, though often equally challenging, set of difficulties. In both age groups, the condition can have wide-ranging impacts not only on the individual but also on those around them.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of ADHD and the problems it can cause. Most importantly, it focuses on what matters most for practitioners: how to assess the difficulties involved, formulate a helpful understanding of them, and implement effective psychosocial interventions. It is not a diagnostic qualification — it is a practical, skills-based course designed to support professionals in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by ADHD.
The course covers:
- Understanding ADHD: A Clear Overview
Gain a comprehensive understanding of what ADHD is — and what it is not. This includes the key debates and misunderstandings that continue to shape public and professional views. - Development Across the Lifespan
Explore how ADHD typically develops in childhood and how its presentation changes through adolescence and adulthood, including later life. - The Role of Thorough Assessment
Learn what constitutes a sound, structured assessment. The course emphasises the importance of recognising and addressing co-occurring difficulties, and setting achievable goals. - Understanding the Impact
Examine how ADHD can cause distress and disruption not only for the individual, but also for others. Understand the different ways this impact is felt across developmental stages. - Guidance from NICE
Review the NICE Guidelines relevant to ADHD, with a focus on their implications for assessment and intervention, especially in psychosocial contexts. - Psychoeducation: Informing and Empowering
Discover effective ways to offer clear, accessible information about ADHD to children, young people and adults. The course includes information sheets that can be shared with clients. - A Coherent Intervention Philosophy
Learn the value of adopting a constructive approach that supports change while recognising strengths — including the use of the RAID approach for positive behaviour support. - Targeted Coping Strategies
Acquire practical, age-appropriate strategies to help individuals manage core attention-related difficulties — particularly those affecting learning and later workplace functioning. - Addressing Associated Challenges
Understand how to intervene in areas commonly affected by ADHD, including, low self-esteem, impulsivity and mood-related concerns such as depression. - Working Across Settings
Explore how interventions can be delivered across multiple settings. - Supporting Those Around the Person
Recognise the demands ADHD can place on others, including professionals. Learn how to promote self-care and sustainability in those supporting someone with ADHD. - Differentiating from Related Presentations
Understand how ADHD may be confused with — or overlap with — other issues. - Evidence-Based Practice
Learn how to evaluate progress and ensure that interventions are responsive to individual needs. - Carrying the Learning Forward
Leave the course with a clear sense of next steps — including how to build on what you’ve learned and apply it confidently in your professional role.
What the course will do for you:
- Provide a clear understanding of ADHD across the lifespan, including how it may present in both children and adults.
- Equip you with a structured framework for carrying out assessments of clients diagnosed with ADHD, with practical tools and templates to guide your work.
- Help you interpret the findings from your assessments to develop well-informed case formulations and intervention plans.
- Introduce a range of psychosocial intervention strategies tailored to individuals and group contexts.
- Clarify what NICE guidelines recommend in terms of good practice, and how to implement biopsychosocial approaches effectively.
- Offer guidance on applying your learning in real-world settings, so that your work is more impactful and sustainable.
- Increase your confidence and capability in working with individuals affected by ADHD — and in supporting those around them.
What you receive as a result of attending the training:
You will be registered as having attended the course, thereby gaining APT's Level 1 accreditation, and receive a certificate to this effect. The accreditation gives you access to online resources associated with the course and access to the online exam if you wish to uprate your APT accreditation to Level 2.
Your registration lasts indefinitely, whilst your accreditation lasts for 3 years from the date of completion and is renewable.
APT accreditation is probably the most relevant and transparent accreditation available to mental health professionals, see APT accreditation for full details.
FAQs
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Does this course qualify me to make a formal assessment of ADHD?
Although the CBT Plus, with ADHD course addresses assessment it is intended for people working to help those with a diagnosis of ADHD rather than qualifying people to make a formal assessment.
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NICE guidelines relevant to this course:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Management (NG87) ❯
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Feedback Ratings.
We continuously monitor the quality of our training by obtaining feedback on the two key scales of relevance and presentation from every course delegate. Below are the average ratings for the last ten runnings of this course, which are updated periodically.**
Face-to-Face
Presentation: 96%
Relevance: 93%
Online Live*
Presentation: 93%
Relevance: 94%
*This online live ratings are taken from the last three runnings of the course in this format.
** These figures are a combination of this course and it's previous title, ADHD: Key Knowledge and Skills for Effective Biopsychosocial Intervention.
Reviews.
APT prides itself on the feedback we receive about our courses. Below are just some of the great comments our ADHD training has received.
"The quality of the course was exceptional. The content and areas covered were delivered in a very comprehensive fashion. The tutor/facilitator was knowledgeable and passionate about topics covered and this was easily identifiable in training lectures. I really enjoyed this course and feel I have come away with a huge knowledge base and the practical tips/advice are much appreciated. I look forward to attending the next APT training course. Thank you.”
"This was an excellent course, well presented and I would recommend it to anyone. In fact I will be advising colleagues to come on it.”
