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CHADD Conference on
ADHD: What did I learn?
By: Luis O. Medina, M.Ed.BSC/MT Safety Net Counseling Inc.
An Integrative
Approach to ADHD:
Mind, Body and
Modern Medicine
Content
What is CHADD? Resources
National Local
Conference Topics Hey You ADHD
What is CHADD? It stands for Children and
Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
National Non-profit organization that provides resources to parents, professionals, teachers etc who are affected by ADHD
Chester County Main Line (local) http://www.ccmlchadd.com
What resources?-National
http://www.chadd.org National Resource Center on ADHD
Research based studies ADHD Help Line Professional Training Community activities and education
Membership Online Toolkits Webinars CHADD Magazine
What resources?- Local
http://www.ccmlchadd.com Annual Conference Volunteer Monthly Groups/ Meetings
Kesher Israel Congregation, 1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380
Ex: Getting Beyond the Label, ADHD and Substance Abuse
An Integrative Approach to ADHD: Mind, Body and
Modern Medicine Integrated Treatment
Strategies for ADHD and Co-Occurring Conditions
Best Practices for Children and Adolescents with ADHD at Home and School
The Wheel of Awareness: Managing ADHD through Mindfulness
Integrated Treatment Services
Understanding of ADHD Symptoms
Cognitive Behavioral
Co-Ocurring Disorders- “Complex ADHD” Substance Use Mood Disorders Anxiety Disorders
Treatment for all of the above
Best Practices
Association of ADHD with impairment Overview of treatment of ADHD Research-supported psychosocial
treatments Parent education Classroom behavioral strategies
Best Practices Cont.
Peer relationship interventions Academic support Organizational training
Mindfulness Understand how the ADHD brain works Understand how Mindfulness aids brain functioning
through integration Practice strengthening the "muscle" of awareness by
experiencing a portion of the "Wheel of Awareness” http
://www.drdansiegel.com/resources/wheel_of_awar eness/ www.AscendConsulting.net www.AscendConsulting.net
Mindfulness Cont.
Brief Example: “Clearing Your Mind” Follow my instructions Discussion
Hey, You! ADHD
An App for Smartphones or tablet
Helps ADHD kids with every day tasks
http://heyyouadhd.com
What did I learn?
Resources, resources and resources…
References
http://www.chadd.org http://www.ccmlchadd.com Anthony L. Rostain, M.D., M.A., Integrated Treatment
Strategies for ADHD and Co-Occurring Conditions, presentation, 2016
George J. DuPaul, Ph.D., Best Practices for Children and Adolescents with ADHD at Home and School, presentation, 2016
Marjorie Johnson, LCSW, PCC, The Wheel of Awareness: Managing ADHD through Mindfulness, presentation, 2016