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Jul 28
16m 43s

ADHD in Focus: What Every BCBA Needs to ...

Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt
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ADHD is one of the most common co-occurring diagnoses BCBAs encounter, yet it is often misunderstood. Looking beyond observable behaviour helps us better understand the executive functioning, self-regulation, and attention challenges that can influence learning, motivation, and behaviour. We discuss the different presentations of ADHD, clear up common miscon ... Show More
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