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Description: A series of 7 two-hour classes for anyone who wants to learn about ADHD
** One USOE credit available for Davis District teachers who complete the class series
Pre-registration is required
$80.00/family or educator - Includes Parent to Parent Manual and Presentation Handouts
** One USOE credit available for Davis District teachers who complete the class series
Pre-registration is required
$80.00/family or educator - Includes Parent to Parent Manual and Presentation Handouts
Outline
Session 1 Overview of ADHD
-DSMV Criteria for Diagnosing ADHD
-Impact of ADHD on the Family
-ADHD & Executive Functions
-ADHD & Co-existing Conditions
Session 2 Assessment to Multimodal Treatment
-The Science of ADHD
-Assessment / Evaluation Process for ADHD
-Multimodal Treatment Options: Behavioral Interventions & Medications Used for ADHD
Session 3 Developing Parenting Strategies & Positive Behavior Interventions – Behavior Management, Part I
-Proactive and Reactive Strategies for Home and School
Session 4 Strengthening Family Relationships | Behavior Management, Part II
-Effective Communication Strategies for Home and School
Session 5 Educational Rights for Your Child with ADHD
-Understanding the Processes under the Federal Education Laws (Section 504 and IDEA)
Session 6 Building an Education Team: Bridging the Gap between Home and School
The link between Impaired Executive Functions & Schoolwork Difficulties
-Managing the Homework Process
-Fostering School-Home Communication
-Organizing School Work and Supplies
Session 7 Resiliency, Teen Challenges & Future Success
-Strengthening Resiliency in Children/Teens
-Avoiding the Challenges of Possible Substance Abuses
-Teen Driving Challenges
-DSMV Criteria for Diagnosing ADHD
-Impact of ADHD on the Family
-ADHD & Executive Functions
-ADHD & Co-existing Conditions
Session 2 Assessment to Multimodal Treatment
-The Science of ADHD
-Assessment / Evaluation Process for ADHD
-Multimodal Treatment Options: Behavioral Interventions & Medications Used for ADHD
Session 3 Developing Parenting Strategies & Positive Behavior Interventions – Behavior Management, Part I
-Proactive and Reactive Strategies for Home and School
Session 4 Strengthening Family Relationships | Behavior Management, Part II
-Effective Communication Strategies for Home and School
Session 5 Educational Rights for Your Child with ADHD
-Understanding the Processes under the Federal Education Laws (Section 504 and IDEA)
Session 6 Building an Education Team: Bridging the Gap between Home and School
The link between Impaired Executive Functions & Schoolwork Difficulties
-Managing the Homework Process
-Fostering School-Home Communication
-Organizing School Work and Supplies
Session 7 Resiliency, Teen Challenges & Future Success
-Strengthening Resiliency in Children/Teens
-Avoiding the Challenges of Possible Substance Abuses
-Teen Driving Challenges
Schedules
Feb 09, 2017 - Mar 23, 2017
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Mar 15, 2017 - May 03, 2017
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CHADD - A Non-Profit Organization
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD. These materials include Attention magazine, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents.
Today, children with ADHD are eligible for special education services or accommodations within the regular classroom when needed, and adults with ADHD may be eligible for accommodations in the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act. CHADD is a success story, inspired by the desire of countless parents to see their children with ADHD succeed. From one parent support group in Florida, the organization grew dramatically to become the leading non-profit national organization for children and adults with ADHD. ...
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD. These materials include Attention magazine, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents.
Today, children with ADHD are eligible for special education services or accommodations within the regular classroom when needed, and adults with ADHD may be eligible for accommodations in the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act. CHADD is a success story, inspired by the desire of countless parents to see their children with ADHD succeed. From one parent support group in Florida, the organization grew dramatically to become the leading non-profit national organization for children and adults with ADHD. ...