Overview of ADHD: Understanding the Effects on Children and Effective Treatment OptionsThis class is strongly recommended for all parents, teachers family members and caregivers of children with ADHD. This class provides the foundation for the other sessions in the ADHD Academy and is designed to help those who are feeling lost or overwhelmed in understanding their child’s behavior.

Overview of ADHD: Understanding the Effects on Children and Effective Treatment OptionsThis class is strongly recommended for all parents, teachers family members and caregivers of children with ADHD. This class provides the foundation for the other sessions in the ADHD Academy and is designed to help those who are feeling lost or overwhelmed in understanding their child’s behavior.

Why are behavioral strategies helpful? What are some effective behavioral strategies forADHD? What are the limitations of behavioral strategies for ADHD? Join us as weexplore these and other questions, as well as behavioral treatments and how they mayhelp the child with ADHD be successful.

Parents often have questions about medications for ADHD and may be apprehensive about using medications for treating ADHD in their child. This session offers an in-depth discussion on the physiology of ADHD, the variety of medication options available for treating ADHD and how they function. 

Why does ADHD cause so many problems in school? What are the most common academic problems that arise with ADHD? How does ADHD cause these academic problems? What can we do to help kids with these problems? School can be a significant challenge for the child who has ADHD. Join us in identifying the most common academic performance problems that arise, why they occur and what we can do to promote success at home and in the classroom.

Research has shown that parents of children with ADHD suffer high levels of stress, depression, anxiety, blame, and marital discord. These high levels, left untreated, can lead to health issues and negatively affect the quality of life for everyone. This session focuses on how parents can take good care of themselves. 

Overview of ADHD: Understanding the Effects on Children and Effective Treatment OptionsThis class is strongly recommended for all parents, teachers family members and caregivers of children with ADHD. This class provides the foundation for the other sessions in the ADHD Academy and is designed to help those who are feeling lost or overwhelmed in understanding their child’s behavior.

Children with ADHD often have difficulties with personal interactions. In this course, we will discuss ADHD behaviors and how they may impact social skill development. We will also help parents identify areas for improvement in their own child and examine practical strategies to help parents encourage and reinforce positive social skill development. 

Join us as we help your child recognize their potential by learning what ADHD means and what it looks like for them. Our behavioral health staff will help your child understand what ADHD is and how/when it might affect them the most, identify who their “team” is and how they can work together with their team to facilitate a more positive result. This class is for children ages 8-12, with ADHD only. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Are you wondering how to help your child with ADHD have better self-esteem? In this class, we will expand and improve your understanding of how self-esteem develops, how ADHD may impact self-esteem, as well as learn ways to improve and support the self-esteem of the child with ADHD.