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“Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: A Distinct Kind of Inattention” [Video Replay & Podcast #482]

Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#482), download the slide presentation, and learn how to get a certificate of attendance for this ADHD Experts webinar originally broadcast on December 5, 2023.

ADHD Expert: Joseph Fredrick, Ph.D. Verified Updated on March 1, 2024
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Episode Description

Attention problems may signal ADHD — or another condition entirely.

Some children and adolescents experience a unique type of attention problem with symptoms including excessive daydreaming, staring or zoning out, being lost in one’s thoughts, sleepiness, and peer relationship challenges. These behaviors, once called sluggish cognitive tempo, are now known as cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS). Up to 40 percent of children with ADHD also experience symptoms of CDS, such as trouble getting going and taking longer than others to complete activities or tasks.

While CDS is not an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, decades of research confirm that CDS is an important type of inattention that negatively impacts day-to-day functioning.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • About the similarities and differences between CDS and ADHD
  • How CDS increases risk for internalizing conditions, academic impairments, sleep problems, and strained peer relationships
  • About the specific types of behaviors common in individuals presenting with CDS, and the approaches to assessing CDS with mental health providers
  • About research findings on evidence-based treatment of CDS, and evidence that stimulants aren’t as effective as they are with ADHD symptoms
  • About ideas for strategies at home and in school to decrease the negative impact of CDS

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Obtain a Certificate of Attendance

If you attended the live webinar on December 5, 2023, watched the video replay, or listened to the podcast, you may purchase a certificate of attendance option (cost: $10). Note: ADDitude does not offer CEU credits. Click here to purchase the certificate of attendance option »

Meet the Expert Speaker

Joseph Fredrick, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist at the Center for ADHD at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He specializes in the evidence-based assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD. He provides therapy for youth with ADHD and various behavioral and emotional concerns, as well as leads many parenting and academic success treatment groups.

He also is the lead psychologist of the first cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) clinical service at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, which provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services for youth presenting with CDS.

Listener Testimonials

“As a psychologist and parent of a child with ADHD, I found this useful both in my profession and at home. Not too clinical and not too basic.”

“Great presentation! Looking forward to learning more on this topic.”

“I was not the target audience, but this helped me understand a lot about my own experience growing up (a long time ago) with what I believe is this condition. Some of the suggested interventions may also be useful, so I appreciate that as well.”

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