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ADHD Schedule
Monday,
September 28, 2009: Video Night
Nutrition & Neurochemistry, The ADD Link,
New Hope
for Attention Deficit Disorder
Dr. John F. Taylor, PH.D.
Dr. Taylor is a nationally-known author, clinical
psychologist, and father of 3 ADD/ADHD children.
Dr. Taylor's video talks about how ADD/ADHD
individuals are affected by: allergies, irritant
petrochemicals, attack on nerve cells, &
prevalent neurotoxins. Learn how to fight their
effects with proper nutrition.
Monday,
October 26, 2009: Raising a
Challenging Child as a Journey to Self-Awareness
and Growth
Vivien Bucaner, M.S., M.Ed. and Homeopath
The great majority of parents look at a difficult child and
think, “Let’s fix the child.”
This approach might get you by, but it
will not produce a journey of true healing.
Ms. Bucaner will speak on the lessons she
learned while raising her challenging son.
A classical homeopath by training, Ms.
Bacaner uses homeopathy as a tool along with
visualization, self-hypnosis & prayer to help.
Monday,
November 16, 2009: The Food
Connection to ADD/ADHD
Darlene Kvist, M.S., Cert Nutrition Spec, Licensed
Nutritionist, Nutritional Weight & Wellness
Trouble concentrating? Chronically late or having difficulty
with time management? Start more projects than
you will ever finish? These and many other
symptoms are typical of children and adults with
ADD/ADHD. Experts agree that nutrition is the
key to balancing brain chemistry and reducing
symptoms. Learn how to eat to have your brain
work for you instead of against you.
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Examine the role blood sugar plays in focus,
moods, and staying on task
- Learn
which fats are essential for brain health
- Hear
how sugar disrupts brain messages
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Develop an awareness of food sensitivities
commonly associated with ADD/ADHD
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Identify other food additives that increase
symptoms
- Learn
the benefits of key brain supplements
Monday,
December 7, 2009: The Brain
and ADHD – Understanding the Critical Connection
Between Executive Functions and ADHD
Sarah Lilja, LICSW
Organizing, prioritizing, sustaining effort, managing
emotions, maintaining focus, remembering–does
your child with ADHD struggle with any of these?
Did you know that all these skills are based in
the brain? We call them executive functions &
some or all of them are almost always impaired
in ADHD. This presentation will help you
understand executive functions & how to better
parent, teach & accommodate children with
executive function deficits.
Monday,
January 25, 2010: The 7
Secrets for Helping Anyone Dealing with ADHD
Linda Vettrus, Special Ed Teacher
Janet Oliver, MA, Neurodevelopmental Specialist
Janet & Linda believe that anyone dealing with ADHD can find
success when the right approach is used at the
right time.
Join them as they help you explore
activities to support life & learning.
Discover how you can tap into the power
of the reflexive & automatic systems of the
brain.
Gain practical tools to help you harness
your innate abilities.
Monday,
March 1, 2010: Support
Group (No Fee)
Open Meeting: Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas to
share as we discuss your topics. Open to adults
with ADHD and/or parents/caregivers of ADHD
children.
Monday,
March 15, 2010: Video Night
Change Your Brain Change Your Life
Daniel G. Amen, M.D.
Dr Amen is a child and adult psychiatrist and brain imaging
specialist.
This
DVD
is packed with helpful tips including seven
principles to change your brain and change your
life, how to be happier, more focused, less
anxious and less depressed by balancing three
important brain systems, & much more.
Monday,
April 19, 2010: Improve
Attention and Learning Skills through Brain
Training (No Fee)
Rich Frieder
Executive Director of LearningRx
You don’t need to simply accept your child’s struggles with
attention and learning because there is hope.
Underlying skills – like attention skills – can
be permanently changed and improved enabling
students to not just cope in school, but to
excel. Learn how cognitive skills are a critical
piece of your child’s learning and could be the
key to unlocking better academic performance and
a brighter future.
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