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This CPD training equips health professionals to assess and diagnose ADHD, with particular attention to internalised, subtle, and non-stereotyped presentations that are frequently missed or misattributed in clinical practice. Grounded in neurodiversity-affirming and evidence-based frameworks, the training supports clinicians to move beyond checklist-driven diagnosis and strengthen clinical reasoning when working with complex ADHD presentations. Learning Objectives - Understand ADHD diagnostic criteria and executive functioning profiles - Explore internalised and masked ADHD presentations in teens and adults - Understand the role of screening tools within ADHD assessment - Develop knowledge of the DIVA-5 diagnostic interview structure - Strengthen understanding of differential diagnosis and co-occurring presentations - Understand how to organise assessments and write diagnostic reports - Apply neurodiversity-affirming principles to ADHD assessment Course Outcomes On completion, participants will be able to: - Have the knowledge to complete diagnostic assessments of ADHD - Interpret ADHD diagnostic criteria within an executive functioning framework - Identify non-stereotyped ADHD presentations across contexts - Select and interpret screening tools within broader formulation - Conduct structured ADHD diagnostic interviews using the DIVA-5 - Differentiate ADHD from overlapping presentations including autism, bipolar disorder, mood and anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions - Integrate multi-source assessment data to support defensible diagnoses - Produce clear, ethical, neurodiversity-affirming ADHD diagnostic reports Who This Course Is For Health professionals involved in ADHD diagnostic assessment, including psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs, occupational therapists, and relevant allied health professionals working within scope. Access & Terms 7 CPD hours Six months unlimited access No refunds Individual use only