October 18-19, 2018 Temple Baptist Church 5220 Old Highway 11 Hattiesburg, MS - Hattiesburg Clinic

www.hattiesburgclinic.com/adhd

                                                         15TH ANNUAL

October 18-19, 2018
Temple Baptist Church
5220 Old Highway 11
Hattiesburg, MS

                                                 USM DuBard School for
                                                 Language Disorders is
                                                 approved by the Continuing
                                                 Education Board of the
                                                 American Speech-Language-

                             S-resa
                                                 Hearing Association (ASHA) to
                                                 provide continuing education
                                                 activities in speech-language
           pathology and audiology. See course information for number of
           ASHA CEUs, instructional level and content area. ASHA CE Provider
                                Southern-Regional Educational Service Agency
           approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific
           products or clinical procedures.
  AA/EOE/ADAI                                                                    Regional Service Center

KEYNOTE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
CONFERENCE OPENING KEYNOTE
Thursday, October 18, 2018, 8:40 a.m.

Not An Illusion: Engaging Individuals with ADHD – Kevin Spencer, MEd
Research has shown that arts-integrated strategies may help children and adolescents
with ADHD and autism improve challenging areas like focus, attention, self-regulation,
and self-management. Current neuroscience provides insights into how our behaviors
change our brain and impact learning. “Brain change” is shaped by the world around us
- everything we do, everything we encounter, and everything we experience changes our
brain. Spencer’s presentation will introduce attendees to a groundbreaking, arts-integrated
intervention called Hocus Focus. Sharing research and anecdotal evidence, this promises
to be an informative, educational, and heartwarming experience for all those who attend.

About Kevin Spencer, MEd
Kevin Spencer is an educator, artist, consultant, and social entrepreneur. After more than
25 years as an award-winning touring artist, he now devotes his time to using the power
of the arts to provide access and opportunity to individuals with developmental and
intellectual disabilities. He earned an MEd in Arts & Interdisciplinary Academic
Education and has a Certification in Autism Studies. In addition to working with arts
professionals, he is a faculty member in the special education program at Carlow
University in Pennsylvania. He is also an authorized speaker for the U.S. State
Department as a subject matter expert on arts integration for special populations.

CONFERENCE CLOSING KEYNOTE
Friday, October 19, 2018, 2:15 p.m.

Dr. Kent and Friends
This forum will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions about ADHD and
coexisting disorders and interact with Dr. Ronald Kent and his colleagues at Connections
and Psychology & Counseling. The goal of this session is for Dr. Kent and his colleagues
to share general advice and experiences based on years of working with individuals with
ADHD and related disorders. Participants will gain insight into the world of ADHD
through answers to frequently asked questions and collaboration with peers. This session
will also allow participants to submit questions and participate in general surveys,
allowing each participant an opportunity to expand their knowledge in all areas of ADHD
and related disorders. The advice shared will be general and not intended as medical
advice. Each patient is unique and should consult a provider for specific answers to their
specific needs.

About Ronald Kent, MD
Dr. Kent has been in practice since 1981 and joined Hattiesburg Clinic in 1997. Dr. Kent
received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine
in Jackson. He completed an internship and residency at the University of Mississippi
Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He has a
special interest in patients with ADHD. Dr. Kent and his wife, Anne, have three children:
Emily (and Troy), James (and Jessica) and Grace (and Casey). He is a member of Temple
Baptist. In his spare time he enjoys woodworking, gardening, and playing with his 10
grandchildren.

AGENDA
Thursday, October 18, 2018

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.		  Conference Check-In
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.		  Complimentary Coffee and Light Breakfast in Upstairs Lobby
8:30 - 8:40 a.m.		  Welcome and Introductions
8:40- 10:10 a.m.		  Keynote session: Not an Illusion: Engaging Individuals
			with ADHD – Kevin Spencer, MEd
10:10 - 10:30 a.m.  Session Evaluation and Break: Visit Exhibitors
10:30 - 11:40 a.m.  Concurrent Sessions
			1. ADHD in Adults - Robert C. Sevier, PhD
			2. Dyslexia Simulation - Kristen Frierson, MEd, CALT, Q1
			 [repeats Friday Afternoon]
			                 3. Not an Illusion: Engaging Individuals with ADHD,
			                    Part 2- Kevin Spencer, MEd
			4. ADHD and Co-Existing Disorders - Melissa Smith, FNP
11:40 - 1:15 p.m.		 Session Evaluation and Lunch Break (lunch on your own)
11:50 - 1:05 p.m.		 School Administrators Only - Lunch & Learn
			Schools Administrators Can Make a Difference in the Lives
			                 of Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders, Part 1 -
			                 Cena Holifield, PhD, CALT - Q1
1:15 - 2:25 p.m.		  Concurrent Sessions
			1. Anxiey Disorders Through the Life Span - Krystal Draughn,
			                    LCSW
		                  2. Behavior Management Strategies for Challenging Behaviors in
			                    Children - Christina Williams, PhD
			3. Positive Outcomes: Success for Students with Dyslexia and
			                    Coexisting Conditions - Alison Webster, MS, CCC-SLP, CALT
		                  4. What Do Children Think About Their ADHD Medication? How
			                    Teachers, Parents, and Medical Providers Can Improve One’s
			                    Outcome/Experience on Medication - Lauren English, PA-C
2:25 - 2:45 p.m.		  Session Evaluation and Break: Visit Exhibitors
2:45 - 3:55 p.m.		  Concurrent Sessions
			1. Auditory Processing Disorder and ADHD - Alicia Swann,
			                    MCD, CCC-A, F/AAA, ABA Certified
			2. 5 Love Languages of Children - Josh Hamm, MS, LPC
			3. Write On! The Case for Cursive - Susan Perry, MS, CCC-SLP,
			                    CALT
			4. When Personality Traits Become Disorder: Signs, Symptoms,
			                     and What Treatment Can Help - David R. Yowell, PhD
3:55 - 4:00 p.m.		  Session Evaluation

AGENDA
Friday, October 19, 2018

8:00 - 8:30 a.m.		  Complimentary Coffee and Light Breakfast in Upstairs Lobby
8:30 - 9:40 a.m.		  Concurrent Sessions
			1. Functional Medicine: A Systems Biology Approach to ADHD,
			                   Mental Health, and Chronic Disease - Claudia Karam, MD
			2. Becoming Hands Free: An Overview of “Hands Free Mama” -
			                   Melanie Hamm, CNP
			3. MDE Updates - Robin Lemonis, CALT, LDT
			4. ADHD Myths & Controversies - Ronald S. Kent, MD
9:40 - 10:00 a.m.		 Session Evaluation and Break: Visit Exhibitors
10:00- 11:10 a.m.		 Concurrent Sessions
			1. ADHD and Shame: What You Need to Know - James Kent,
			                   PsyD, MBA, Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow
			2. Guns and Suicide: A Path Forward for Lowering the National
			                   Suicide Rate - Michael Anestis, PhD
			3. Evaluating Dyslexia: It’s More Than a Score - Cathryne Wells,
		                    MS, CCC-SLP
			4. Anxiety and Learning Disabilities - Carrie Ellen Powell, PhD
11:10 - 12:45 p.m.  Session Evaluation and Lunch Break (lunch on your own)
11:20 - 12:35 p.m.  School Administrators Only - Lunch & Learn
			School Administrators Can Make a Difference in the Lives of
		                  Students with Dyslexia and Relation Disorders, Part 2 - Cena
			                 Holifield, PhD, CALT - Q1
12:45- 1:55 p.m.		  Concurrent Sessions
			1. Parenting Adolescents: Encouraging Compliance While
			                    Minimizing Power Struggles - Ted Crawford, MS, LMFT
			2. Dyslexia Simulation - Kristen Frierson, MEd, CALT, Q1
			3. Developmental Speech Apraxia: How Does it Differ from an
			                   Articulation Disorder? - Tammy Jordan, MS, CCC-SLP
			4. The Trouble with Medicines - Beth Felder, MD
1:55 - 2:15 p.m.		  Session Evaluation and Break: Visit Exhibitors
2:15 - 3:45 p.m.		  Keynote Session: Dr. Kent and Friends - Ronald Kent, MD
3:45 - 4:00 p.m.		  Session Evaluation, Conference Evaluation, and Awarding of
			Credit

ELECTRONIC HANDOUTS
Paper handouts will NOT be distributed at the conference. If handouts are made
available by presenters, they will be posted for download and printing at
www.gceic.org/adhd-and-related-concerns-conf.

CONCURRENT SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
5 Love Languages of Children – Josh Hamm, MS, LPC
  Every child has a unique way of feeling love. When you discover a child’s love
  language, and how to speak it, you can build a solid foundation for that child to trust
  you and flourish as they grow. In this talk, participants can learn how to discover and
  speak a child’s love language, use the love language to help a child learn best, and
  discipline more lovingly and effectively.

ADHD and Co-Existing Disorders – Melissa Smith, CNP
 This session will include a brief overview of ADHD symptoms and will address how
 co-existing disorders, such as anxiety, depression, learning disorders, autism,
 oppositional defiant disorder, and mood disorders affect ADHD symptoms and
 treatment.

ADHD and Shame: What You Need to Know – James Kent, PsyD, MBA, Post-Doctoral
Psychology Fellow
  This session will define shame and discuss the effects (e.g., psychological, social, and
  academic) of shame for children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD. It will also
  provide professionals and parents with tools for recognizing and responding to shame
  in a way that models emotional awareness and healthy coping.

ADHD in Adults – Robert C. Sevier, PhD
 The majority of children with ADHD grow up to be adults with ADHD. This
 session will look at common symptoms of ADHD and how they manifest in adulthood.
 Strategies for dealing with typical problems experienced by adults with ADHD will be
 offered.

ADHD Myths & Controversies – Ronald S. Kent, MD
 There are many misconceptions about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. We will
 try to address some of the important ones.

Anxiety and Learning Disabilities – Carrie Ellen Powell, PhD
 This session will review pediatric symptoms of anxiety with intentional focus on
 Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Comorbid disorders will also be discussed. Symptoms
 of anxiety will be reviewed from the perspective of a child with learning difficulties
 (e.g., reading problems). Strategies for addressing anxiety-related symptoms will be
 reviewed.

Anxiety Disorders Through the Life Span – Krystal Draughn, LCSW
 This is a comprehensive discussion on the different types of anxiety disorders, signs
 and symptoms, and how they may present differently depending on age. Case studies
 will also be discussed with audience input on case conceptualization.

Auditory Processing Disorder and ADHD – Alicia Swann, MCD, CCC-A, F/AAA,
ABA-Certified
 Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is an abnormality in the auditory neurological
 system that affects the brain’s ability to turn sound into usable information. APD
 affects 43% of children struggling in school and coexists in 50% of children with
 ADHD. APD is often overlooked but treatment can help children reach their full
 potential.

Becoming Hands Free: An Overview of “Hands Free Mama” – Melanie Hamm, CNP
 This session will give an overview of “Hands Free Mama,” a New York Times best
 seller book written by Rachel Macy Stafford. Learn how to find a meaningful balance
 between technology and what truly matters in life: being present. We will discuss
 problems that social media can cause in our lives like poor self-esteem, relationship
 problems, and worsening academic problems. Learn strategies to help yourself, your
 children, and your students break away from social media and technology in order to be
 more present in life.

Behavior Management Strategies for Challenging Behaviors in Children – Christina
Williams, PhD
 This session will be a review of assessment and intervention strategies for addressing
 challenging behaviors with children and adolescents. Dr. Williams will review general
 guidelines for understanding possible causes for challenging behavior and provide
 effective tools to use when working with this population.

Developmental Speech Apraxia: How Does it Differ from an Articulation Disorder?
Tammy Jordan, MS, CCC-SLP
  This session will discuss developmental speech apraxia and developmental articulation
  disorder, outline similarities and differences within these disorders, and highlight
  treatment protocols for both disorders.

Dyslexia Simulation – Kristen Frierson, MEd, CALT, QI
 Dyslexia is a learning difference that impacts 1 in 5 students in the area of reading,
 spelling, and writing. This simulation allows participants to experience firsthand the
 everyday difficulties these students face in the classroom.

Evaluating Dyslexia: It’s More Than a Score – Cathryne Wells, MS, CCC-SLP
 Participants will review student answers and behaviors from a dyslexia evaluation to
 detect relevant patterns. This will increase the participator’s understanding of how an
 analysis of this information is vital in evaluating and diagnosing dyslexia. Because this
 session is not an overview of or informational session on dyslexia, it is recommended
 that only those with adequate background knowledge of dyslexia who currently
 evaluate or are considering evaluating for dyslexia attend.

Functional Medicine: A Systems Biology Approach to ADHD, Mental Health, and
Chronic Disease – Claudia Karam, MD
 Functional Medicine is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that
 addresses root cause contributors to illness and allows patients to have a proactive role
 in their health. This form of care incorporates nutritional evaluation and optimization,
 lifestyle recommendations, and personalized supplement recommendations. It utilizes
 both conventional as well as more specialized testing as needed to develop a
 personalized plan for each patient with the goal of reversing or greatly improving
 health concerns.

Guns and Suicide: A Path Forward for Lowering the National Suicide Rate – Michael
Anestis, PhD
 Firearms account for more than half of all U.S. suicide deaths and approximately 70%
 of Mississippi suicide deaths. The magnitude and nature of the association between
 firearms and suicide will be discussed and the evidence for “means safety” as an
 effective suicide prevention tool will be highlighted. “Means safety” refers to efforts
 to render specific methods for suicide (e.g. medication, firearms) less deadly or less
 available for a suicide attempt and has been shown to be effective at lowering suicide
 rates across the globe and across suicide methods.

MDE Updates – Robin Lemonis, CALT, LDT
 This session will discuss laws regarding dyslexia in Mississippi, requirements for
 public schools, information on the dyslexia scholarship for Special Purpose Non-Public
 Schools, and allowable classroom accommodations for students with dyslexia.

Not an Illusion: Engaging Individuals with ADHD, Part 2 – Kevin Spencer, MEd
 Part 2 continues the information presented in the keynote presentation. It is an
 interactive, experiential workshop designed to empower participants with new
 strategies and interventions that will excite their students about the learning experience.
 Participants will learn the educational foundation for arts-integrated approaches for
 students with disabilities including ADHD; gain knowledge on how to align activities
 with academic standards; and gain the skills to integrate simple magic activities into
 meaningful and discovery learning opportunities for their students.

Parenting Adolescents: Encouraging Compliance While Minimizing Power
 Struggles - Ted Crawford, MS, LMFT
 This session demonstrates multiple ways to enrich the parent-adolescent
 relationship, including fostering an atmosphere in which teens are more likely to open
 up to their parents, minimizing rebellion and, as the title describes, getting an
 adolescent to comply with minimal drama. It also distills effective discipline down
 to simple principles and provides tips on how to handle your teen’s amazing talent of
 creating hurdles and snags as you attempt the above.

Positive Outcomes: Success for Students with Dyslexia and Coexisting
Conditions – Alison Webster, MS, CCC-SLP, CALT
 This session will discuss dyslexia and coexisting conditions and will present an
 intervention approach that has been used successfully for over 55 years with students
 who have these additional language learning challenges. An overview of the DuBard
 Association Method will be presented along with therapy outcomes from students.

Lunch and Learn: School Administrators Can Make a Difference in the Lives of
Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders - Cena Holifield, PhD, CALT-QI
  Due to the impact of dyslexia awareness and dyslexia screenings in our state, more
  young students are being identified early with the characteristics of dyslexia. The
  school administrator plays a key role in the provisions of interventional programs for
  these high potential students. This presentation will provide the school administrator
  with information on how he/she can meet the needs of students with dyslexia and
  related disorders. (This Lunch and Learn is for school administrators only. Part 1 and
  Part 2 are required. Administrators who attend this session both days will be able to
  obtain 10 SEMIs or 1 OSL. Attendance to the conference without the Lunch and Learn
  earns 5 SEMIs and 0 OSLs).

The Trouble with Medicines – Beth Felder, MD
 Medicines used to treat ADHD are extremely helpful, but not without their faults. This
 presentation discusses the difficulties of managing these medicines.

What Do Children Think About Their ADHD Medication? How Teachers, Parents, and
Medical Providers Can Improve One’s Outcome/Experience on Medication. – Lauren
English, PA-C
 This session will review survey results from different age groups who have ADHD and
 coexisting disorders that are taking medication.

When Personality Traits Become Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and What Treatment Can
Help – David R. Yowell, PhD
 We may know people with certain traits or patterns to their personality that always
 seem to cause a problem. We may see these traits in ourselves: frequent anger, fearing
 rejection, controlling behavior, or intense stress or anxiety. This session will focus on
 personality patterns mostly treated in mental health settings, including their signs and
 symptoms and treatment options that are available and effective.

Write On! The Case for Cursive – Susan Perry, MS, CCC-SLP, CALT
 Mississippi law mandates that cursive writing be taught in elementary school. Why is
 cursive writing important? What is the best way to teach children cursive handwriting?
 This session will explore facts about handwriting and will discuss cursive writing at the
 DuBard School for Language Disorders at USM.

Speaker information and disclosure statements may be found at https://www.gceic.org/
adhd-and-related-concerns-conf.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This conference is appropriate for general educators, special educators, university
educators, administrators, health care providers, mental health professionals,
psychologists, social workers, nurses, speech-language pathologists, physiatrists,
psychometrists, positive behavior specialists, counselors, marriage and family therapists,
pharmacists, students, parents and other individuals interested in the success of children.

CONFERENCE WEBSITE – www.hattiesburgclinic.com/adhd
The agenda, general conference information, session descriptions, registration,
conference hotel information, and more is available here.

REGISTRATION
Registration fees will be paid to GCEIC and are as follows:
Early-Bird Rate (through September 21, 2018 at 11:59pm) - $140
Regular Rate (from 12:00am September 22 through October 12, 11:59pm) - $155
Late and On-Site Rate (from 12:00am October 13) - $175
3 or more from the same district or organization get 10% off. (Contact GCEIC at 601-
528-5342 for the discount code.)
Parents - $50 (Contact GCEIC at 601-528-5342 for the discount code.)

Participants are encouraged to pre-register to avoid delays on site. The registration fee
includes the conference sessions and refreshments during breaks. Registration fee does
not include lunch (except for registered participants of the Lunch and Learn sessions for
school administrators).

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
Registrations are transferable but not refundable. Requests to transfer registration to
another person must be made in writing prior to the conference or on-site.
Requests may be faxed to 800-960-8493 or emailed to stacy.moseley@gceic.org.
Requests may also be mailed to GCEIC, 11975 Seaway Rd., Suite B220, Gulfport, MS
39503.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
Application for CEUs, credit units and contact hours from the following entities are in
progress: William Carey University Educator CEUs, American Speech-Language
Hearing Association, Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage
and Family Therapists, Psychologists, and National Board-Certified Counselors.
Career-level educational administrators may earn SEMI credits; entry-level educational
administrators may earn OSL credits, if approved. All credits are $20, with the exception
of SEMI, ASHA, and OSL credits, which have no charge.

Certificates of Attendance for out-of-state participants will be available online in the
participant’s registration account once they have attended all sessions and completed the
evaluation.
                                                             USM DuBard School for
                                                             Language Disorders is
                                                             approved by the Continuing
                                                             Education Board of the
                                                             American Speech-Language-
                                                             Hearing Association (ASHA) to
                                                             provide continuing education
                                                             activities in speech-language
                       pathology and audiology. See course information for number of
                       ASHA CEUs, instructional level and content area. ASHA CE Provider
                       approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific
                       products or clinical procedures.

       This course is offered for 1.0 CEUs (intermediate level, professional area).

LOCATION
The ADHD Conference will convene at Temple Baptist Church, located at 5220 Old
Highway 11, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Early arrival is recommended as traffic can become
congested.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
If a participant has a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act
and requires accommodations, the participant should contact the GCEIC office by phone
at 601-529-5342 or by fax at 800-960-8493 at least two weeks prior to the event.

HOTEL INFORMATION
A block of rooms has been designated at the following hotels for the ADHD Conference.
When making reservations, identify yourself as an ADHD Conference attendee in order
to receive the conference rate. Reservations should be made as soon as possible, but no
later than the dates indicated.

      Courtyard by Marriott                         Hilton Garden Inn
      119 Grand Drive                               133 Plaza Drive
      Hattiesburg, MS 39401                         Hattiesburg, MS 39402
      (601) 268-3050                                (601) 261-3770
                                                    $124 plus tax (includes breakfast)
      $99 plus tax
                                                    Reservation Deadline:
      Reservation Deadline:                         October 3, 2018
      October 3, 2018

      Residence Inn                                 TownPlace Suites by
      116 Grand Drive                               Marriott
      Hattiesburg, MS 39401                         235 Thornhill Drive
      (601) 264-9202                                Hattiesburg, MS 39402
      $109 plus tax (includes breakfast)            (601) 582-2030
      Reservation Deadline:                         $93 plus tax (includes breakfast)
      October 3, 2018                               Reservation Deadline:
                                                    October 3, 2018

HOW TO REGISTER
Please visit www.hattiesburgclinic.com/adhd to register. You may also call 601-
528-5342 to register or for assistance.

15TH ANNUAL
                        GCEIC
              11975 Seaway Road Suite B220
                   Gulfport, MS 39503