Download and print the 2011 ADHD Awareness Week Poster – Attention Deficit Disorder Association

Disabling the Disability Labels – Advocacy for Us: Keeping Hope Alive!:I just contacted my legislators to ask them to oppose cuts to special education funding, and earlier today I asked them to not cut all funding for the AmeriCorps program and Community Health Center funding for health clinics that serve the uninsured.   I know we all must pitch in, but these are programs that are investments in the community. …

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September 21st, 2010, Dr. Rochelle Manor, Ph.D., co-founder of B.R.A.I.N.S., (Behavioral Resources and Institute for Neuropsychological Services), will be presenting: “Problems of Executive Function.”   “How can my child spend all evening on his homework, but then forget to turn it in the next day?”   “Why doesn’t my 5th grade son use cursive writing when he writes reports, or tie his shoes?  Is he just lazy?”    “Why does she make so…

CHADD of Grand Rapids: August 3rd, Richard Ten Hoor “Anger, HMMMM…”: “PLEASE COMMENT ON OUR BLOG BEFORE OR AFTER THE MEETING – WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!August 3rd, Richard Ten Hoor, will facilitate a discussion o…” Richard facilitated a great discussion, starting with what the dictionary and sages from the past have said about anger, to sharing how anger was expressed in our family of origin. We talked about identifying feelings…

CHADD of Grand Rapids: July 7- “Access to Care” survey and a facilitated, interactive discussion requesting input on upcoming meeting topics, and issues that best meet the needs of the group. June 1- Mary Dykstra, MBA, CPO, “You’ve Kept It, B…: “Turn your next spring cleaning into a spring CLEARING! Join us June 1, 2010, 7:00 to 9:00PM “You’ve Kept It, But Now Can You Find It? I…”

What problems do you see being caused due to misunderstandings about AD/HD?  

Turn your next spring cleaning into a spring CLEARING!Join us June 1, 2010, 7:00 to 9:00PM “You’ve Kept It, But Now Can You Find It? It’s Time to Refocus!” Mary Dykstra, Certified Professional Organizer for Office, Home, & Life, has been helping corporate, residential, and entrepreneurial clients get organized since 1984, including individuals with AD/HD! Mary speaks and consults nationally. Join us for a great conversation and some very practical…

November 17, 2009: Is AD/HD the Whole Story?    Mary Rozendal, Ph. D., from the EnCourage Institute, will discuss educational testing, how AD/HD and learning disabilities can manifest themselves, and what can help.

“Bullying” Kids with AD/HD are 10 times more likely to  be bullied and 4 more times more likely to bully another child.  Teasing vs. Taunting Telling vs. Tattling    “Innocent Bystanders?”  “Words Will Never Hurt Me?”  “Hit ‘Em Back?” What’s a parent to do?!