Be the Best! ADHD?

Have you ever wondered if you or your child have AD/HD.  Just a little?  Have you ever thought your child could be performing better in school...and s/he might be held back by AD/HD.  I don't even know anyone who's been diagnosed with AD/HD, but having heard many of these speakers and as father of two, I can tell you that regardless of your situation many of these speakers will share with you tools to make you a better parent...period.  

Perhaps it's worth your time and $65 to attend a few seminars offered at the Michael Golds Memorial AD/HD Conference.

If you're a busy professional who teaches or treats children and/or adults with AD/HD; take a look at the speakers and topics and ask yourself, "can I afford to miss this?"

This year’s conference features nationally recognized experts Chris Dendy and Robert Dendy as keynote speakers to discuss the “Impact of ADHD and Executive Function Deficits on Academic Performance and Behavior.” In addition,David Giwerc, founder and president of the ADD Coach Academy, will present on a coach approach to empowering individuals with ADHD.

Conference registration begins at 8 a.m.and the program is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, September 27, at the Orchard Ridge Campus of Oakland Community College, 27055 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. Attendees should take the Orchard Lake Road exit off I-696 in Farmington Hills.  7:30 registration at the door is $75 and $30 for students with a student ID. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for educators, school psychologists and social workers.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a brain condition that makes it challenging to concentrate and has a number of other symptoms such as impulsivity and hyperactivity. About 9.5%, or 5.4 million children ages 4-17, have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2007, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Michael Golds, an OCC and Eastern Michigan University graduate who excelled despite his ADHD diagnosis, was killed in an accident shortly before he was to enter graduate school. His parents created the conference in his honor. In its 12th year, the event is a partnership between OCC, Eastern Michigan University and Eastern Oakland County CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

“Michael’s parents were devastated by the loss of their son and created this conference to help people who struggle with ADHD,” said Mary Jo Schuster, an OCC counselor who knew Golds.

The conference features experts on ADHD to help educate, create awareness and help those who struggle with the disorder. It offers 16 presentations on topics including trouble shooting strategies for student success, parenting kids from early adolescence to young adulthood, helping couples with ADHD, treating ADHD in children and adolescents, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders, using technology to enhance success in college, ADHD and cyber addictions, bridging the medical and educational divide, pharmacological treatments, productivity and time management. For a complete schedule of speakers and sessions visit the GoldsADHD.com