Live Event

Adult ADHD in Context: Differential Diagnosis and Clinical Practice

Fri, Dec 11th, 2026

1:00pm – 5:30pm US Eastern Time

Part of: A Deep Dive into Adult ADHD: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach for Mental Health Professionals (12/9 + 12/11)

Webinar

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Conference Details

A Deep Dive into Adult ADHD: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach for Mental Health Professionals (12/9 + 12/11)

December 9 – 11, 2026 See agenda for times

Up to 8 CE hours available

2 Sessions

About the Event

This session will examine the intersections between ADHD and race, gender, sleep, sensory experiences, eating, trauma, sex, employment, and learning. Participants will explore differing presentations of ADHD and considerations for identifying and differentiating ADHD-related experiences from other conditions or contextual factors. The session will also address considerations related to ADHD assessment, common reactions and experiences following an ADHD diagnosis, and guidelines for working therapeutically with adults with ADHD. Participants will apply a neurodiversity-affirming lens to clinical considerations and treatment strategies for adults with ADHD.

Live Event

This live online event will be held as a Zoom Meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in discussions using cameras and microphones, and the presenter may incorporate breakout rooms. Participation via camera and microphone is not required to earn CE credit, though it is highly encouraged.

Live Event Instructor

Bobbi-Jo Molokken, LISW, CCTP

Bobbi-Jo Molokken, LISW, CCTP (she/her), is a psychotherapist, ADHD coach and educator, and founder of Compassionate Curiosity Counseling and Embrace the Muchness, based in Decorah, Iowa. She specializes in adult ADHD, trauma, and neurodiversity-affirming care, integrating nervous system-informed, holistic, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and anti-oppressive perspectives into her work. Drawing from experience in private practice, college mental health, and addiction treatment, Bobbi-Jo utilizes a systems approach to help individuals and professionals better understand the many factors that shape how people think, feel, and respond. She is known for translating complex research into practical, compassionate strategies that foster insight, self-compassion, and meaningful change. She regularly provides consultation and professional training for clinicians and other helping professionals seeking to better support neurodivergent individuals.

Bobbi-Jo's passion for ADHD education is both professional and personal. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and raising children with ADHD, she brings both lived and professional experience to her work. Through therapy, coaching, consultation, training and educational resources, she helps people move beyond stigmatized assumptions, foster more supportive environments, and recognize the strengths and needs of neurodivergent individuals with greater understanding and compassion.

Target Audience

This live interactive is intended for Behavioral Health and Addictions professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage & family therapists, art therapists, school psychologists, psychoanalysts, music therapists, behavior analysts, school counselors, and addiction counselors. It is appropriate for intermediate levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

1 Analyze how factors such as race and gender may intersect with adult ADHD experiences.
2 Describe the impact of ADHD on daily life experiences related to eating, sleep, sex, sensory needs, employment, and learning.
3 Differentiate ADHD-related experiences from other conditions or contextual factors that may present similarly.
4 Identify key considerations for identifying and assessing ADHD, including differing presentations and differential diagnosis.
5 Apply neurodiversity-affirming clinical considerations and treatment strategies when working with adults with ADHD.

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Disclosure to Learners

CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity – including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests).

The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Faculty

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 10:00am US Pacific Time.

1:00–1:15 PM: Welcome, Review & Session Overview

1:15–2:30 PM: ADHD & Intersections

2:30–2:45 PM: Break

2:45–4:00 PM: Continue Intersections & Differential Diagnosis

4:00–4:15 PM: Break

4:15–5:15 PM: Identification & Guidelines for Therapy with Adult ADHD

5:15–5:30 PM: Q&A & Wrap-Up

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