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