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Agenda-at-a-Glance
Schedule |
Day 1 Monday October 5 |
Day 2 Tuesday October 6 |
Day 3 Wednesday october 7 |
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| 10:15 - 11:15 AM EST | CONFERENCE KICKOFF KEYNOTE ADDRESS 10:00-11:15 AM EST
Edward "Ned" Hallowell, MD: Married to Distraction Read More |
Evelyn Polk Green, MSEd: Building Self-esteem in Kids and Adults with ADD | Rory Stern, PhD: Parenting Kids with AD/HD and Co-Existing Conditions
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| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST | Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC: Homework's Done, Now Have Fun!
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Charles Parker, DO: Paying Attention to Drugs for Paying Attention: Defining the Therapeutic Window
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Linda Hillger, SCAC: A Parent's Guide to Unleashing Your AD/HD Child’s Natural Brilliance |
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| 1:30 - 2:30 PM EST | Patricia Quinn, MD: Women and Girls with ADHD: Dealing with Hormones, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders and Other Challenges |
Robert Tudisco, Esq.: Practical Strategies for Effective Student Advocacy |
Roland Rotz, PhD: Sit Still and Pay Attention? No Way! Fidget to Focus: Movement Strategies to Pay Attention and Learn |
| 2:45 - 3:45 PM EST | Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA:
AD/HD and Depression: Treat Your AD/HD, Feel Better
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David Rabiner, PhD and Torkel Klingberg, MD, PhD: Advances in the Assessment and Treatment of ADHD: The Role of QEEG and Working Memory Training | Tara McGillicuddy, SCAC: All About AD/HD Coaching and How to Find the Right Coach
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| 4:00 - 5:00 PM EST | J. Russell Ramsay, PhD: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD |
Kenny Handelman, MD: Update on Evidence-Based Alternative Treatments for ADHD Click here for a podcast preview of this session! |
Ariane Benefit, MSEd:
Overcoming Overspending: Why Adults with AD/HD Overshop and How to Stop
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| 1 Hour Break | |||
| 6:00 - 7:00 PM EST | Nancy Ratey, Ed.M, MCC, SCAC: Getting Through The Day With AD/HD: Strategies to Help You Become More Consistent at Home and at Work |
Bonnie Mincu, MBA, SCAC: Proactive Strategies to Avoid Workplace Pitfalls
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Judith Kolberg: ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life
5:45 - 6:45 PM EST |
| 7:15 - 8:15 PM EST | Victoria Ball, M.ED, MCC, SCAC: 10 Strategies for College Success | David Giwerc, MCC: Learning How to Leverage and Launch Your ADHD to Success | CONFERENCE CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS 7:00-8:15 PM EST Daniel Amen, MD: Change Your Brain, Change Your Body |
| 8:30 - 9:30 PM EST | Linda Roggli, PCC: Counting Sheep: An ADHD Guide to a Good Night's Sleep Click here for a podcast preview of this session! |
Kate Kelly, RN, MSN and Paul Ravenscraft, BS, MBA, LMT: For ADDults Only: ADHD and Sexuality Click here for a podcast preview of this session! |
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Detailed Agenda
Day 1: Monday, October 5, 2009
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Married to Distraction
with Dr. Edward Hallowell, MD
10:00 - 11:15 am EST World Clock
In this Keynote Address that promises to be fun, informative, and uplifting, Dr. Hallowell will be discussing topics from his upcoming book, Married to Distraction. Dr. Hallowell will present an overview of how ADHD affects marriage, and he will point out the implications that ADHD has on a marriage. He will review the consistent patterns that exist in marriages where one or more partners has ADHD. And finally, Dr. Hallowell will present key elements to overcome these patterns.
In this session, you'll:
• Identify the consistent patterns that exist in marriages where one or more partners have ADHD
• Understand the patterns that affect marriages where one or more partners have ADHD
• Learn the key elements of successfully overcoming these patterns
Edward "Ned" Hallowell, M.D. is a child and adult psychiatrist and the founder of The Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Sudbury, MA. A graduate of Harvard College, Dr. Hallowell has authored many books on various psychological topics, including problems with attention, focus, stress and worry. His national best sellers on ADD, Driven to Distraction, Answers to Distraction, and Delivered From Distraction all stress a strength-based approach to treating ADD both in children and in adults. They have sold close to two million copies.
Visit Dr. Hallowell online at www.drhallowell.com.
Homework's Done, Now Have Fun!
with Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC
11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST World Clock
In this presentation, we will discuss coaching strategies useful for increasing focus and decreasing frustration around homework and study time. Parents and professionals will learn that homework and projects can be done more effectively using a coaching agreement and positive reinforcement. In addition, it is important for children and adolescents to have fun in their lives. Once the homework is done, there will be more time for play, sports, friends and family activities. This leads to healthy life balance and a less stressful home environment.
In this session, you'll:
• Learn effective coaching strategies for children and adolescents struggling with daily homework
• Take away information to create a coaching agreement to promote positive change and reduce frustration
• Learn about the importance of a balanced life for children and adolescents, providing ideas to support a healthier lifestyle for children and adolescents with ADHD
Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC is a Master Certified Coach and Senior Certified AD/HD Coach. She is the president of JST Coaching, LLC, providing coach training and coaching services worldwide. Jodi has spent the past twelve years providing quality coaching services to children, teens and adults with AD/HD. Since 2005, JST Coaching has offered the only coach training courses focused on the intricacies of coaching kids, teens and college students with AD/HD. Jodi has completed training with The Coaches Training Institute, Success Unlimited Network, Catalytic Coaching and The American Coaching Association. Her professional memberships include ACO, IAAC, ICF, CHADD and ADDA.
Visit Jodi Sleeper-Triplett online at www.jstcoach.com.
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Women and Girls with ADHD: Dealing with Hormones, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders and Other Challenges
with Patricia Quinn, MD
1:30 - 2:30 pm EST World Clock
AD/HD affects multiple aspects of mood, cognitive abilities, behaviors, and other aspects of daily life. Effective treatment for AD/HD in girls and women usually involves a multi-modal approach that includes medication, psychotherapy, stress management, as well as AD/HD coaching and/or professional organizing. Even those women fortunate enough to receive an accurate AD/HD diagnosis often face a subsequent challenge when they seek appropriate treatment. There are very few clinicians experienced in treating adult AD/HD, and even fewer who are familiar with the unique issues faced by women with AD/HD. This session will address the effects of hormonal fluctuations on symptoms of AD/HD in women and girls. In addition, mood, anxiety, and eating disorders will be explored as primary or secondary coexisting conditions.
In this session, you'll:
• Discover the coexisting conditions commonly seen in females with ADHD
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Hear about treatment options for ADHD in girls and women that address not only ADHD symptoms but also the significantly devastating comorbidities
• Learn the risks of females for untreated ADHD
Patricia Quinn, MD is a developmental pediatrician in the Washington, D.C. area. A graduate of the Georgetown University Medical School, she specializes in child development and psychopharmacology. Dr. Quinn has worked for over 30 years in the areas of ADD (ADHD) and learning disabilities. She gives workshops nationwide and has appeared on national television numerous times to discuss the issue of girls and women with ADD. Dr. Quinn is the author of several books on ADD (ADHD). These include Putting on the Brakes: A Young People's Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Adolescence and ADD: Gaining the Advantage, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER: Diagnosis and Treatment from Infancy to Adulthood, and Voices from Fatherhood: Fathers, Sons, and ADHD, and more. For the last decade, Dr. Quinn has devoted her attention professionally to the issues confronting girls and women with ADD (ADHD). Her 1999 book, Understanding Girls with ADHD, was co-authored with Drs. Nadeau and Littman and is groundbreaking in its presentation of this population. She was also co-editor of ADDvance: A Magazine for Women with ADD and is co-founder and currently the director of the non-profit organization, The National Center for Gender Issues and ADHD.
Visit Dr. Quinn online at www.addvance.com.
AD/HD and Depression: Treat Your AD/HD, Feel Better
with Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA
2:45 - 3:45 pm EST World Clock
People with undiagnosed ADHD often have some good reasons for feeling depressed. Fortunately, getting on top of your ADHD will give you more reasons to feel good about yourself and optimistic about your future. We will discuss how to move beyond old setbacks and struggles to create a better future. In this session you will learn how to be more effective, as well as to be more forgiving of yourself when things don’t work out as planned.
In this session, you'll:
• Explore the reasons why untreated ADHD can lead to secondary depression
• Understand why implementing more targeted, ADHD-based strategies is an important part of treatment
• Understand why it is equally important for professionals to help clients accept the limitations that remain, without shame or guilt
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA is a psychologist in private practice, specializing in diagnosing and treating children, teens, and adults with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He has appeared on CNN, National Public Radio, and XM Radio and been quoted in The Washington Post. He is the current Vice President of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Before moving to West Chester, PA, he facilitated a monthly adult ADHD support group for the Northern Virginia chapter of CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) for five years and was named Professional of the Year in 2005. He has been facilitating a monthly teen ADHD support group for the Chester County chapter of CHADD since 2005. He is the author of More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD and Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-to-Use Guide for Clinicians.
Visit Dr. Tuckman online at www.adultadhdbook.com.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD
with J. Russell Ramsay, PhD
4:00 - 5:00 pm EST World Clock
Adults in increasing numbers are seeking psychotherapy for ADHD. However, few practicing psychotherapists have much experience treating adult ADHD. This program is designed to introduce a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) framework for conceptualizing and treating adult ADHD, including a brief review of available research support.
In this session, you'll:
• Distinguish ways to adapt psychotherapy to meet the needs of adult ADHD
• Recognize the different facets of the CBT conceptualization of adult ADHD
• Identify CBT interventions for adult ADHD
J. Russell "Russ" Ramsay, PhD is a licensed psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at PENN’s Center for Cognitive Therapy. In addition to continuing to work as a senior staff psychologist at the Center for Cognitive Therapy, in 1999 he co-founded and still serves as the Co-Director of PENN’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program. Ramsay has authored numerous professional articles and book chapters, and has lectured internationally on various issues related to adult ADHD as well as the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy. He is co-author of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: An Integrative Psychosocial and Medical Approach and his forthcoming book, Nonmedication Treatments for Adult ADHD: Evaluating Impact of Daily Functioning and Well-Being is slated to be published by the American Psychological Association in August 2009. Dr. Ramsay serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Attention Disorders and the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration. He also serves on the Professional Advisory Boards of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) and the Bucks County, Pennsylvania chapter of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).
Visit Dr. Ramsay online at www.med.upenn.edu/add.
Getting Through the Day With AD/HD:
Strategies to Help You Become More Consistent at Home and at Work
with Nancy Ratey, Ed.M, MCC, SCAC
6:00 - 7:00 pm EST World Clock
Becoming consistently consistent is one of the greatest challenges for individuals with AD/HD. This session will offer you pragmatic strategies to maneuver around defeating behaviors that sabotage day-to-day performance. Key areas will be examined such as time management, procrastination and commutating effectively at work and at home.
In this session, you'll:
• Learn how to identify self-defeating behaviors
• Discover ways to tailor strategies to meet your own specific AD/HD challenges
• Apply the methods presented to become more effective at home and at work
NANCY A. RATEY, Ed.M., MCC, SCAC, is a strategic life coach specializing in coaching professionals with AD/HD. She has a Masters Degree from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and is an internationally recognized expert on the subject of AD/HD coaching. She sits on several Boards and is Past President of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. In addition to her private coaching practice, she lectures at conferences and symposiums worldwide, and writes on the subject of AD/HD. She has been featured in The New York Times, Newsday, Wired, and Vogue, and has appeared on ABC, CBS and NPR. She has co-authored 3 books. Her latest is The Disorganized Mind, published by St. Martins Press.
Visit Nancy Ratey online at www.nancyratey.com.
10 Strategies for College Success
with Victoria Ball, M.ED, MCC, SCAC
7:15 - 8:15 pm EST World Clock
This session is geared toward college and professional school students with ADHD and those who coach, counsel, and diagnose them. You will hear up-to-date and cutting-edge information, techniques and resources for a successful college/graduate/professional school experience. You will learn how students can be more effective self-advocates, and discover better ways to utilize university Student Services resources, technology aids, and new books written for college students with ADHD.
In this session, you'll:
• Learn how to explain the affect of current ADHD genetics and neurotransmitter inconsistencies for better self-advocacy to the university Disability Office, faculty, Deans, staff, roommates, and friends
• Discover ways to utilize many practical "healthy habit techniques" related to sleep, nutrition, and exercise to improve ADHD symptoms throughout your daily life in and out of the classroom
• Uncover a variety of useful technology tools, books and people resources (Career Counselors, Writing Fellows, tutors, etc.) to increase academic and professional success
Victoria Ball, M.ED, MCC, SCAC is an ADD Career Coach and ADD Productivity Partners Coach in Providence, RI with clients worldwide. She created the DVD/CD “ADD 101 for College Students.” Also affiliated with the Hallowell Center and the Center for Neuropsychology and Learning Disorders, she provides career and college assessment, job search and college application strategies, and life/career/employment success coaching to ADD clients.
An active Member of ADDA, CHADD, and ACO, she received her coach training with Coaches Training Institute and is both a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and a Senior Certified ADHD Coach (SCAC). As a career counselor for 35 years, Victoria has worked at Brown University, Dartmouth College, and Franklin & Marshall College. She is a past President of the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers.
Visit Victoria Ball online at www.ADDventuresinliving.com.
Counting Sheep: An ADHD Guide to a Good Night's Sleep
with Linda Roggli, PCC
8:30 - 9:30 pm EST World Clock
For folks with ADHD, a good night’s sleep can be elusive. Not only do they have trouble “shutting down” their overactive ADHD brain, but the lingering effects of medication, procrastination and over-commitment often cause wakefulness at bedtime. We will examine the basic architecture of sleep, its restorative effect on the human mind and body and the devastating consequences of sleep disruption. We’ll look at a range of sleep aids–from traditional sleeping pills to low blue light blockers–to gauge their effectiveness. And we’ll offer resources and recommendations to help ADHD adults craft a more pleasant and restful sleep routine.
In this session, you'll:
• Develop an understanding of sleep architecture for optimal rest and current research findings on the serious consequences of sleep disruption and deprivation
• Be able to identify three sleep disruption issues often associated with ADHD
• Gain insight into at least six different sleep aids for ADHD and understand the potential positive and negative effects of each one
Linda Roggli, PCC is the founder of the whimsical ADDiva Network (pronounced ay-dee-dee-va), which supports ADD-ish women 40-and-better as they (finally!) discover Who They Want To Be When They Grow Up. She claims the title of ADDiva for herself and all women who (despite their best intentions) forget appointments, read five books at a time, have illegible handwriting and burn the lasagna because they were outside planting flowers. The ADDiva Network connects thousands of women across the globe, via monthly Community calls, online classes and forums, and retreats for women and couples. Linda hosts many of her retreats at GardenSpirit Guesthouse, her garden retreat in North Carolina. In 2009, she facilitated the world’s first ADHD Women’s Virtual Retreat. Linda holds designation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), as a Certified Life Coach (CLC) and in ADHD coaching.
Visit Linda Roggli online at www.ADDiva.net.
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Day 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Building Self-esteem in Kids and Adults with AD/HD
with Evelyn Polk Green, MSEd
10:15 - 11:15 am EST World Clock
Low self-esteem can be one of the most common–and detrimental–consequences of ADHD in both children and adults. This session will provide a brief overview of how and why children and adults with ADHD often experience these feelings of low self-worth and explain how these feelings become manifested and their impact on daily life. Practical strategies for moving beyond these feelings will be discussed, including real life solutions that can be implemented by professionals and ADHD individuals alike.
In this session, you'll:
• Be better able to recognize and identify characteristics of low-self esteem in children and adults with ADHD
• Learn how negative self-esteem and self-worth impact daily living for children and adults with ADHD
• Discover at least three strategies to help reduce low-self esteem and increase feelings of positive self-worth in children and adults with ADHD
Evelyn Polk Green, MSEd serves as President of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) National Board of Directors. She is an adult with AD/HD and the mother of two sons, both of whom are also diagnosed with AD/HD. She is a leader for the ADHD Allies Adult ADHD Facebook community and a member of the Network on Children’s Mental Health Services funded by the Macarthur Foundation. She also serves as an advisory board member and consultant on a number of mental health research and service initiatives. Active in ADHD and mental health advocacy for over 15 years, Evelyn is also a past president of the CHADD National Board of Directors. Her current focus is on improving mental health services and reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues, particularly in urban, poor and minority communities. The recipient of several honors for her volunteer work in mental health, Evelyn was most recently awarded the Beacon College Achieving Lifetime Vision and Excellence (ALiVE) Award for her advocacy work on behalf of children and adults with learning differences and AD/HD. Evelyn is employed by Chicago Public Schools as Project Director for Illinois STARNET, which provides professional development programs, technical assistance, resources and support for professionals and families of young children with special needs. She holds bachelor and master’s degrees from National Louis University and a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University.
Visit Evelyn Polk Green online at www.add.org.
Paying Attention to Drugs for Paying Attention: Defining the Therapeutic Window
with Charles Parker, DO
11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST World Clock
Many aren’t paying attention to treatment for paying attention. ADHD targets for medical intervention remain imprecise, and disregard for the trajectories for ADHD medications appears endemic. Current ADHD diagnosis is descriptive, leaving practitioners treating appearances rather than the person. The easily mastered biologic rules of how the medications work best are often overlooked. The “Therapeutic Window” is just that: a clinical window with a top, bottom, and sides that can easily be interpreted for improved medical outcomes, better patient participation with the full medical team. Some essentials: The top can be difficult to recognize, and is often misunderstood as the bottom. The sides are imperative and should be in every medication note. Many who think ADHD medications are only for the school day overlook the imprecise bottom.
In this session, you'll:
• Learn the importance of encouraging treatment team awareness for challenges with medications not working effectively
• Discover the key concept: 'active focus' on precision, vs. 'passively encouraging' imprecision. New, easy diagnostic grids will provide more easily measurable treatment objectives as we progress from descriptive to include functional diagnosis
• Gain a foundation awareness for commonly witnessed medication inaccuracies, including a review of expected duration, toxicity, inadequate dosing. Half-life is easy, and many don’t appreciate it
• Obtain a basic appreciation for the complexity of variables that may affect medication outcomes–from bowel frequency, to food allergies, to nutrition and new information on neurotransmitter precursors
Charles Parker, DO is a practicing child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, SPECT brain-imaging consultant, systems medicine consultant, and provides second opinions regarding previous SPECT reports. In practice for 40 years, he completed training in psychoanalysis, is board certified in forensic psychiatry, was certified in addictive medicine for 10 years, and wrote Deep Recovery in 1992. He has taught the nuances of ADHD diagnosis and treatment nationally for more than 12 years. His new book, The Patient’s Guide For ADHD Medications, spells out the details for using stimulant medications precisely.
Visit Dr. Parker online at www.corepsychblog.com.
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Practical Strategies for Effective Student Advocacy
with Robert Tudisco, Esq.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST World Clock
Seeing a child with special needs struggle is often a parent’s worst nightmare. All too often emotion dictates attitudes at a CSE or 504 meeting. Parents need to keep focused on the only important goal, which is getting their child the services that they need and NOT winning the fight with the school district. This session examines effective strategies to keep parents focused on that goal.
Parents can achieve effective advocacy through a thorough evaluation, educating themselves about the law and their child’s disability and in learning to effectively communicate their child’s needs to the committee. Parents in many cases put too much faith in the school district’s evaluation without following up on their own.
In this session, you'll:
• Formulate strategies to maximize opportunities at the CSE meeting through the use of a thorough evaluation, which can be a blueprint for a successful IEP
• Learn the value of understanding your child’s needs and enter the CSE meeting with a game plan and an organized education file
• Learn about effectively communicating your child’s needs to the committee in a non-confrontational, but assertive manner both at the table and in writing afterward
Robert M. Tudisco, Esq. is a practicing attorney, freelance writer and an adult diagnosed with AD/HD. He currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Edge Foundation and is a past member of the National Board of Directors of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
(CHADD). He is a current member, and immediate past chair of CHADD’s Public Policy Committee. Robert is also a former Vice President of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA).
He is a frequent resource for the media about
AD/HD and disability advocacy and has been published in ATTENTION! Magazine and regularly contributes as a columnist on adult, parenting and legal issues in addition to sitting on its Editorial Advisory Board. He is also the expert legal columnist for
ADDitude Magazine. For the last sixteen years he has practiced criminal and civil litigation as a practicing attorney in New York. Since his diagnosis, he has dedicated a growing portion of his practice as an advocate for special needs children, adolescents and adults in the area of legal, administrative and educational issues.
Visit Robert Tudisco online at www.addcopingskills.com.
Advances in the Assessment and Treatment of ADHD: The Role of QEEG and Working Memory Training
with David Rabiner, PhD & Torkel Klingberg, MD, PhD
2:45 - 3:45 pm EST World Clock
This session will cover recent advances in the assessment and treatment of AD/HD. In part 1, research on the use of Quantitative EEG as a diagnostic aide for AD/HD will be presented and the clinical implications of this technique will be discussed. Part 2 will explain the concept of working memory, the link between working memory deficits and AD/HD, and how this impairment can explain some of the symptoms of AD/HD. Results from scientific studies of working memory training will be described, and the implications for using working memory training as a valuable intervention for individuals with impaired working memory, inattention and AD/HD.
In this session, you'll:
• Understand what working memory is
• Learn about the link between working memory deficits and AD/HD
• Discover the effects of working memory training
• Learn how QEEG can improve the accuracy of AD/HD diagnostic evaluations
David Rabiner, PhD is an Associate Research Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Dept. of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University and former Professional Advisory Board member of CHADD. His federally funded research has addressed a range of issues related to AD/HD including improving the quality of evaluation and treatment services provided by primary care pediatricians, the misuse of AD/HD medications by college students, and attention training interventions. He is the publisher of Attention Research Update, an online newsletter that helps over 35,000 parents, educators, and professionals keep informed of new developments in AD/HD research.
Visit Dr. Rabiner online at www.helpforadd.com.
Torkel Klingberg, MD, PhD is a professor in cognitive neuroscience at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. His research is focused on the neural basis of childhood cognitive development and plasticity of working memory. In particular he has developed a method for training of working memory which is now used for individuals with impaired working memory and attention. He is a consultant for the company Cogmed, and has published the book The Overflowing Brain.
Visit Dr. Klingberg online at www.klingberglab.se.
Update on Evidence-Based Alternative Treatments for ADHD
with Kenny Handelman, MD
4:00 - 5:00 pm EST World Clock
Research shows that up to two thirds of people with ADHD use some form of alternative medicine treatment, but rarely speak to their doctor about it. They are often not aware of the research behind these treatments. This session will provide you with a summary of the up-to-date research on the alternative treatments for ADHD.
In this session, you'll:
• Learn about evidence-based alternative treatments in AD/HD
• Explore the integrations of alternatives into a comprehensive treatment plan
• Review common alternative treatments in AD/HD such as diet and Omega3s
Kenny Handelman, MD is a Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist who specializes in assessing and treating ADHD.
He works at the Halton Healthcare Services (The Oakville Trafalgar Hospital), just outside of Toronto, Canada.
He is an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Western Ontario, and is Board Certified in Canada and the US.
Dr. Handelman teaches parents, kids, educators, and other doctors about ADHD. He has appeared on TV and radio to educate people about ADHD. He maintains websites and an ADHD Newsletter to help people to get evidence based, up to date information online about child, teen and adult ADD/ADHD.
Visit Dr. Handelman online at www.theadhddoctor.com.
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Proactive Strategies to Avoid Workplace Pitfalls
with Bonnie Mincu, MBA, SCAC
6:00 - 7:00 pm EST World Clock
This session will raise your awareness of how typically ADHD traits can be perceived by others as “high maintenance” in a work environment. The session will illustrate how you can quickly determine your own root behavior cause behind challenges such as lateness, poor follow-through and procrastination. Some tools and techniques for solutions to common challenges will be given. You will learn how to proactively manage others’ expectations to improve your colleagues and bosses’ perception of you at work.
In this session, you'll:
• Identify the root cause in your own particular behavior, thought or environment that leads to a pattern of undesirable ADHD-typical results such as lateness, poor follow-through, and disorganization
• Identify the individual problem, which is critical towards working out a customized solution for yourself
• Understand how to use simple tools and techniques in the workplace that will keep you from being perceived as “high-maintenance” at work
• Gain awareness of how to communicate proactively to manage others’ expectations of you in a favorable manner
Bonnie Mincu, MBA, SCAC is a Senior Certified ADHD Coach and the founder of Thrive with ADD, a company that produces resources for adults with ADD, including workbooks, teleseminars, and audio recordings. Bonnie created and teaches a full-day workshop on “Thrive with ADD at Work” through New York University several times a year. She is a graduate of the ADD Coach Academy and B-Coach, she holds an MA in Organizational Development, and an MBA in Marketing. She is also a former board member of the ICF (International Coaching Federation) New York Chapter.
Visit Bonnie Mincu online at www.thrivewithadd.com.
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Learning How to Leverage and Launch Your ADHD for More Success
with David Giwerc, MCC
7:15 - 8:15 pm EST World Clock
Many people with ADHD do not have a clear understanding of how their ADHD is manifested or how it gets in their way. When asked about their ADHD challenges, many people are unable to communicate the specific situations that impair the quality of their lives. Without understanding their own ADHD, these individuals have more difficulty and anxiety trying to manage it. They also find it extremely frustrating trying to explain to others their experience living with the inattention, impulsivity and/or hyper activity that is part of ADHD. This session will provide proven tools and models to empower you to understand and effectively communicate your ADHD challenges, in order to "Leverage and Launch Your Own ADHD for More Success."
In this session, you'll:
• Dramatically reduce the negative stigma often attached to the diagnosis of ADHD and learn scientific, validated facts to positively reframe your own ADHD
• Be empowered to improve others' understanding of your ADHD by effectively explaining it with simple language and metaphors to make it easy for them to relate to both your challenges and strengths
• Learn a simple coaching model to successfully manage your own impairing ADHD challenges, while also identifying your consistent strengths, so you can integrate more of them into your life
David Giwerc, MCC is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF). He is the Founder/President of the ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA), the world’s largest and most respected ADHD coach training program. David has been training ADHD coaches, around the world, for over ten years, while also running a busy coaching practice dedicated to entrepreneurs with ADHD. Giwerc is a past president of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), where he continues to serve on the executive committee. He was also a key catalyst for ADDA’s United States Senate resolution that declared September 7 national AD/HD awareness day. Giwerc is also a Professional Advisory Board member for The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders, APSARD. He has had published articles for CHADD, ADDA and both he and the ADD Coach Academy have been featured in the New York Times, New York Times magazine, Fortune, Inc. Magazine, ADDitude a magazine, Attention and other well-known periodicals.
Visit David Giwerc online at www.addca.com.
For ADDults Only: AD/HD and Sexuality
with Kate Kelly, RN, MSN & Paul Ravenscraft, BS, MBA, LMT
8:30 - 9:30 pm EST World Clock
For those of us with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD has a way of following us around: into the classroom, the conference room, or the waiting room. Or…sometimes…into the bedroom. We will look at how hyperactive-ADD traits (energy, wildness) can boost sexual attraction, and frustrate intimacy. We will review how ADD symptoms, such as impulsivity (the "oops!" factor); distractibility ("Why am I thinking about the grocery list NOW?"); or time mismanagement, can play out in this arena. We will explore how some with ADD respond differently to sights, sounds, and tactile sensations, and how this can make a difference. We will also delve into related issues like sex addiction, cultural inconsistency, and the sometime impact of medication on sexual desire or sexual performance.
Kate Kelly, RN, MSN is an advanced practice mental health nurse with twenty-two years' experience as a family, group and individual therapist. She has specialized in working with AD/HD adults for the past thirteen years and is the founder of the ADDed Dimension Coaching Group.
Visit Kate Kelly online at www.addcoaching.com.
Paul Ravenscraft, BS, MBA, LMT is a life coach, specializing in adults with ADD. As a holistic practitioner, Paul is a nationally certified therapist of massage and bodywork, with training in CranioSacral Therapy. In 2005, he received training and certification as a teacher and mentor of basic techniques in Tantric Kriya Yoga. Whether facilitating group programs or working with couples and individuals, he brings over 20 years of expertise in leading transformational experience. In addition, Paul is a licensed minister, assisting others to create and realize their ideal wedding or other Life Ceremony for important events and life changes. With Kate Kelly, Paul has co-presented (on the East and West Coasts and in-between) sessions on ADD, relationships and sexuality, titled “For ADDults Only”.
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Day 3: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Parenting Kids with AD/HD and Co-Existing Conditions
with Rory Stern, PhD
10:15 - 11:15 am EST World Clock
ADHD is a complex condition that continues to be misunderstood by the public at large. In the United States, there is mounting pressure for doctors to diagnose quickly, which further complicates a condition that needs time and careful attention to accurately diagnose. This is particularly true when it comes to successfully parenting children with ADHD and co-existing conditions, such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD, and more.
In this session, you'll:
• Be better able to evaluate and distinguish the multiple factors and conditions that mimic or may co-exist with ADHD symptoms
• Explore a variety of treatment options for children with ADHD and co-existing conditions
• Learn a strength-based approach to parenting children with ADHD and co-existing conditions
Rory Stern, PhD is a writer, therapist, coach, consultant, and speaker. In managing "The Truth Behind ADHD," he offers a unique style of providing parents of children with ADHD both information and insight into what their child is experiencing. In addition, he connects with parents on a level that allows them to understand their own struggles along with how their child is struggling. His main goal is to provide parents with the support, encouragement, and resources to take action now so they can start to experience change in their child's life, as well as their own. Dr. Stern holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. He also completed a graduate certificate in executive coaching.
Visit Dr. Stern online at www.adhdfamilyonline.com.
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A Parent's Guide to Unleashing Your AD/HD Child’s Natural Brilliance
with Linda Hillger, SCAC
11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST World Clock
Within every AD/HD child there lies hidden potential just waiting for an opportunity to burst forward and make itself known. The 14-year-old webmaster, the 13-year-old artist, writer, and author: these kids are no surprise to parents that use AD/HD to their advantage. Join us as we discuss the systems and secrets to guiding and raising a confident, happy, oh yes, and organized child.
In this session, you'll:
• Learn 3 cycles of success that minimize frustration and enhance confidence
• Explore 3 secrets to stimulating and empowering the AD/HD thinker
• Discover the 3 most important parenting steps to boost your child's confidence and watch them bloom
Linda Hillger is a Senior Certified Coach, a Professional Organizer, Author of ADD Audio Coach, ADD Breakthrough, and a mother of two children. Her AD/HD son was an author at age 14 and a business owner at 16. He currently owns his own website company and is entering grade 11. Linda credits his success with using his AD/HD to his advantage.
Visit Linda Hillger online at www.lindahillger.com.
Sit Still and Pay Attention? No Way! Fidget to Focus: Movement Strategies to Pay Attention and Learn
with Roland Rotz, PhD
1:30 - 2:30 pm EST World Clock
Traditional teaching methods assume that if we sit still, we will pay attention! However, recent research suggests that movement (not sitting still) improves learning and attention. This presentation will discuss research supporting this paradigm shift and share innovative strategies that allow focus through sensory movement. Fidget to focus!
In this session, you’ll:
• Learn how movement improves focus and learning
• Discover how sensory movement, or fidgeting, facilitates focus
• Identify at least 5 sensory activities you can use to facilitate focus
Roland Rotz, Ph.D. is a licensed child and adult psychologist, director of the Lifespan Development Center in Carpinteria, California, and a nationally recognized expert on ADD. While offering a full range of diagnostic and clinical services, Dr. Rotz also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ADD and co-occurring conditions. Over the past 15 years, he has focused his attention on establishing and maintaining effective treatment strategies for children, adolescents, and adults with ADD. More recently, he has addressed the needs of those with chronic disorganization. Over the years Dr. Rotz has begun and continues to facilitate support groups for adults in Santa Barbara, California. He is currently affiliated with the University of California, Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College. As an expert in the field of ADD, Dr. Rotz gives presentations regionally and nationally.
Visit Dr. Rotz online at www.docrotz.com.
All About AD/HD Coaching and How to Find the Right Coach
with Tara McGillicuddy, SCAC
2:45 - 3:45 pm EST World Clock
During this session participants will gain an understanding of what ADHD Coaching is. Participants will learn how ADHD Coaching can compliment ADHD Treatments plans. Participants will also learn about different types of ADHD Coaching including: peer coaching, group coaching, life coaching, and life skills coaching. Participants will also learn how to find a qualified ADHD Coach.
In this session you'll:
•Learn what AD/HD coaching is
• Discover how AD/HD coaching can compliment other forms of treatment
• Determine how to find the best coach
Tara McGillicuddy, SCAC is a senior certified ADHD Coach who has spent the last decade researching AD/HD and computer mediated communication. In addition to developing distance learning programming for people affected by AD/HD she also volunteers her time providing support and education to the online AD/HD community. Tara was instrumental in developing ADDForums.com which is the largest and most active volunteer based online AD/HD support community.
Visit Tara McGillicuddy online at www.taramcgillicuddy.com.
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Overcoming Overspending: Why Adults with AD/HD Overshop and How to Stop
with Ariane Benefit, MSEd
4:00 - 5:00 pm EST World Clock
In this session, you'll:
• Understand the difference between impulsive spending and compulsive spending
• Learn strategies for overcoming impulsive spending
• Identify treatment options for compulsive spending
Visit Ariane Benefit online at www.lotusbridge.com.
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ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life
with Judith Kolberg
5:45 - 6:45 pm EST World Clock
This presentation will explain the collision course between AD/HD neurology and expectations of organizational functioning. This session will offer the latest organizing strategies proven effective in the areas of task-overwhelm, management of time, and organization of papers and possessions. The strategies are designed to be simply conveyed and easily adopted. This session is based on humorous stories of successfully organized AD/HD adults.
In this session, you'll:
• Learn why organizing is challenging to adults with AD/HD
• Find out specific organizing methods for addressing promptness, follow-through, and other task and time management issues
• Obtain solutions for organizing your papers and possessions
Judith Kolberg founded FileHeads Professional Organizers in 1989. Encountering individuals who were particularly challenged by disorganization, Kolberg founded the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) in 1992 and authored the groundbreaking book Conquering Chronic Disorganization (Squall Press, 1998.) Kolberg realized AD/HD might be at play with some of her clients, and developed innovative organizing techniques effective for adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In collaboration with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life was published in 2002. Kolberg’s book, What Every Professional Organinzer Needs to Know About Chronic Disorganization is required reading for the certificate program of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization, and she is also the author of Organize for Disaster: Prepare Your Family and Home for Any Natural or Unnatural Disaster. Her latest book What Every Professional Needs to Know About Hoarding was recently published. Kolberg is a former Director of Professional Development for the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). Kolberg has presented to hundreds of companies and organizations on the topics of ADD, organization/disorganization and disaster preparedness.
Visit Judith Kolberg online at www.fileheads.net.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Change Your Brain, Change Your Body
with Daniel Amen, MD
7:00 - 8:15 pm EST World Clock
Dr. Amen has a new book coming out in February called Change Your Brain, Change Your Body: Use Your Brain to Get and Keep the Body You Have Always Wanted, and he will be presenting new information from this book in this keynote presentation. Dr. Amen will explain how the health of your brain is tied directly to the health of your body. AD/HD, for example, is associated with a significantly higher incidence of obesity, brain injuries and non-psychiatric medical costs. Dr. Amen will also offer numerous recommendations for improving the overall health of your brain and body, especially as it relates to your AD/HD.
In this session, you'll:
• Learn 5 ways that brain health is associated with physical health
• Discover 3 ways low activity in the prefrontal cortex can cause premature death
• Find out 3 ways to enhance prefrontal cortex functioning
Daniel G. Amen, MD is a child and adult psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist, and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is the CEO and medical director of Amen Clinics, Inc. in Newport Beach and Fairfield, California, Tacoma, Washington and Reston, Virginia. Amen Clinics, Inc. have the world’s largest database of functional brain scans relating to psychiatric medicine, totaling now more than 50,000 scans, and the clinics have seen patients from 68 countries. Dr. Amen is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
Dr. Amen is the author of 22 books and a number of audio and video programs. In 1999, Random House published Dr. Amen’s book, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list and is translated into 14 languages. He is also the author of Healing ADD, Healing The Hardware of the Soul, Making A Good Brain Great and the co-author of Healing Anxiety and Depression and Preventing Alzheimer’s. In March 2008 Dr. Amen’s new PBS Special “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life” debuted to rave reviews. In December 2008 Random House published Dr. Amen’s latest book, Magnificent Mind At Any Age. Dr. Amen followed up his book with another PBS Special also titled “Magnificent Mind At Any Age”. In August 2009 Random House will release Dr. Amen’s newest book The Brain in Love.
Visit Dr. Amen online at www.amenclinics.com.