2003 Conference: AD/HD Through the Lifespan

List of Conference Presentations

You'll have the opportunity to attend four presentations from among 48 open breakout sessions and 4 advanced seminars (reserved for professionals). The 29 distinct presentation titles are listed alphabetically below. Many presentations are offered more than once, allowing you flexibility in planning your schedule.

Presentation Title and Description	Offered	Presenter
Advanced Professional Seminar, Part I Description not available.	P12 Saturday 1:30 PM	Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
Advanced Professional Seminar, Part II Description not available.	P27 Saturday 3:30 PM	Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
AD/HD In Children and How to Help Them Description not available.	B20 Saturday 1:30 PM B35 Saturday 3:30 PM	Greg Hipskind, M.D., Ph.D.
ADD And Self-Esteem For an individual with a diagnosis of ADD, positive self-esteem can be hard to acquire. Whether an ADD adolescent is in the classroom, or in relationship to his parents, there are frequently social functioning expectations that are difficult to meet. The same can be true for an ADD adult within the work environment, or in relationship with a spouse. Often, the inability to meet those expectations is negatively attributed to laziness or lack of concern for others, rather than as symptomatic of ADD. When these and other negative attributions are repeated, over time, the individual comes to identify with those attributions, affecting self-esteem. This workshop will focus on how ADD can negatively or, potentially positively, influence self-esteem. Specific interventions designed to enhance self-esteem will also be discussed.	B18 Saturday 1:30 PM B33 Saturday 3:30 PM	Brian O'Connor, M.A., LMHC, CDP
ADD In The Family Attention Deficit Disorder is as much a family experience, as it is an individual experience. ADD affects relations between spouses, as well as relations between parent and child. It is not uncommon for one member of a family to be diagnosed with ADD, while a second member, with ADD, remains undiagnosed. This can create challenges especially when the undiagnosed member is the parent of an ADD child. This workshop will focus on a number of different ways in which ADD affects family functioni8ng, both negatively and positively. Strategies to improve family functioning will be discussed.	B56 Sunday 1:30 PM B71 Sunday 3:30 PM	Brian O'Connor, M.A., LMHC, CDP
ADD/ADHD Survival Skills For A Lifetime, Part I Survival skills necessary for basic life organization will be presented from both a personal and professional perspective. You, too, can learn these skills and teach them to your children. Techniques, philosophy and a sense of humor promise to make this presentation one you won't want to miss. Issues and resolutions from infancy to retirement will be explored.	B19 Saturday 1:30 PM B34 Saturday 3:30 PM	Jackson Haverly, M.D.
ADD/ADHD Survival Skills For A Lifetime, Part II Survival skills necessary for basic life organization will be presented from both a personal and professional perspective. You, too, can learn these skills and teach them to your children. Techniques, philosophy and a sense of humor promise to make this presentation one you won't want to miss. Issues and resolutions from infancy to retirement will be explored.	B61 Sunday 1:30 PM B76 Sunday 3:30 PM	Jackson Haverly, M.D.
An ADD Adult Success Story - Observations From The Inside ADD journey for over 7 years. That time has brought a full cycle of excitement, grief, energy, helplessness, empowerment and acceptance. Through a full program of education, group & individual therapy, medication, volunteerism, and self-work, he has learned to manage his ADD to the betterment of his personal, professional and spiritual lives. He has served on the board of Eastside CHADD, helped with events for WA State CHADD and the Seattle Adult ADD organization.	B60 Sunday 1:30 PM B75 Sunday 3:30 PM	John Foster
Attention Deficit Disorder and Chemical Dependency Participants will learn:Accommodations, including the physical environment, agency forms and other printed materials and, most important, counseling and instructional techniques.	B15 Saturday 1:30 PM	Cyd Imel
Beyond Medication: What To Include In An AD/HD Treatment Plan What constitutes a comprehensive treatment plan for AD/HD? Participants will gain an understanding of what to include in the treatment plan and strategies for accomplishing the plan. This is a presentation for both AD/HD adolescents and adults, and the Professionals that work with them.	B17 Saturday 1:30 PM B31 Saturday 3:30 PM	Don Baker, M.A., LMHC
Charting Your AD/HD Journey Presentation participants will look at the AD/HD Journey and how being diagnosed is only the beginning of the AD/HD voyage. This presentation is based on Sari Solden's book "Journeys Through ADDulthood". Learn more about expanding your "self-concept" and feeling comfortable with your differences. Learn what the "markers of success" are and how to recognize them along the way. This is a presentation for AD/HD Adults and the Professionals that work with them.	B55 Sunday 1:30 PM B70 Sunday 3:30 PM	Don Baker, M.A., LMHC
Discipline Procedures For Students With Disabilities In this workshop participants will a better understanding of the discipline process and procedures for student's with disabilities. Reviewing the current laws that are in place and information on any new laws for discipline.	B62 Sunday 1:30 PM	Steven C. Parkison, Ph.D.
I Count Too - Partnering With And Parenting People With AD/HD Are you the spouse, parent and/or signficant other in relationship with someonewith AD/HD? Does your life revolve around the management of AD/HD? Do you long for the day that things will calm down enough for you to have some time for yourself or a thought of your own? Make that day today! Let's talk about you. What will it take for you to turn surviving into thriving?	B63 Sunday 1:30 PM B77 Sunday 3:30 PM	Mary Lee McElroy, LMHC, CCDC I
If I Could Just Get Organized Frequently people who have attention disorders have tremendous difficulty with organization. This session will provide practical methods and techniques to use to get organized in personal routines, school settings, work enviroments, recreational activities, and family functions. Learn how to reduce frustration, minimize procrastination, build routines and create plans.	B16 Saturday 1:30 PM	Kate Kelly, M.S.N., ACT, ADD
Imagination And ADD Imagination is a powerful source of innovation, inspiration, and unlimited potential. It thrives on the non-linear, flexible thinking patterns common to the A.D.D. brain. However, without direction, purpose, and action, imagination is worthless. This presentation will discuss a framework for taking advantage of the natural right-brain, holistic thinking process, and applying it to our everyday experience in a balanced and growth oriented way.	B13 Saturday 1:30 PM B28 Saturday 3:30 PM	Karen Roehl
Marriage, Family Relationships And AD/HD The individual with ADD must manage marriage, family, social and school or work relationships at the same time they deal with all of the day to day details of life that give them difficulties. This workshop is intended to outline some of the relationship issues, habits and skills that regularly get ADDers into trouble, and some of the coping strategies that help. The focus is on providing useful ideas for both the ADDer and those who love and depend on them.	B23 Saturday 1:30 PM B38 Saturday 3:30 PM	Roger Clement, Ph.D.
Medications: When It Is More Than AD/HD Description not available.	B57 Sunday 1:30 PM B72 Sunday 3:30 PM	Greg Hipskind, M.D., Ph.D.
Meditation And Inspiration Daily meditation is known to provide countless benefits- it calms the mind, reduces stress, and increases our ability to focus. But with the meditative process of emptying the mind comes an interesting dilemma- with what should we fill it? Based on the initial rhythms of a daily meditation routine, this workshop will explore the concept of cultivating and living our dreams through a balanced thought/action cycle.	B54 Sunday 1:30 PM B69 Sunday 3:30 PM	Karen Roehl
Organizing That Uncovers Your Own Sense Of Order I believe that each one of us has a built in sense of how we'd like our lives to flow. Though it may be somewhat buried, it's there, waiting to be uncovered.	B58 Sunday 1:30 PM B73 Sunday 3:30 PM	Edward Hallowell, M.D.
Preparing For Post-Secondary Education, An Adventure In Self-Advocacy Students with ADHD who are continuing to post-secondary education need to be actively involved in planning for their educational needs. This transition work begins while still in high school and includes; updating a list of education accommodations, careful selection of post-secondary education programs, requesting testing accommodations for program entrance exams, careful selection of post-secondary education programs, and meeting with Disability Coordinators at the College prior to attendance. Extensive materials provided.	B21 Saturday 1:30 PM B37 Saturday 3:30 PM	Elisa Adams
Shame-Free Money Management Enough of living in fear and shame whenever you think ofmoney. Shannon will cover the best ways to deal with finances, so they canwork for you and not be such a burden. Different systems and processes tohelp you best deal with your finances will be explored.	B14 Saturday 1:30 PM B29 Saturday 3:30 PM	Shannon Ronald, M.A.
Social Skills And Add Management What ADD is, What ADD is not and Why ADD interferes with social skills. In this session we will be exploring the "ins and outs" of social skills relating to the ADD individual. How can I find ways to help this person., Strategies and Techniques.	B30 Saturday 3:30 PM	Cyd Imel
The Effects Of Diet On Symptoms Of ADD This talk will include a discussion of both the allergy elimination diet and the blood sugar control diet. A packet will be provided to assist patients in successfully completing the diet.	B79 Sunday 3:30 PM	Nancy Crawford Holm, M.A.
The Power Of Communications and Structure in ADD Relationships Description not available.	B24 Saturday 1:30 PM B39 Saturday 3:30 PM	Harlan Gephart, M.D.
Things I Never Knew About AD/HD and Work Accommodations Attendess will learn about critical elements usually not considered or thought about and frequnetly not addreessed by employment counselors/specialists, rehabilitation counselors, or job coaches. Come learn some of the "not-so-obvious" but critical techniques and inside scoup about navigating work and accommodations.	B32 Saturday 3:30 PM	Kate Kelly, M.S.N., ACT, ADD
Transition Assistance From Underemployment To Employment With Adult AD/HD Many Adults with AD/HD face challenges throughout their lives with employment difficulties. This may lead to chronic unemployment or employment at a level below their abilities. Most of these individuals are unaware that there are assistance programs available that provide accommodations assistance and/or vocational retraining. This presentation will explore how to access and utilize these resources to move from dis-ability to optimal ability!	B80 Sunday 3:30 PM	Theodore Mandelkorn, M.D.
Treatment Of ADD With Nutritional And Herbal Supplements This talk will include a discussion of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbal therapies that may be helpful in the treatment of ADD. Information will include the mechanism of action of these supplements, when appropriate a discussion of therapeutic dose will be included. Case studies will highlight some common interventions and the patients' response.	B65 Sunday 1:30 PM	Nancy Crawford Holm, M.A.
Understanding Girls With AD/HD Learn why the "female of the species" are often undiagnosed, misdiagnosed or diagnosed later in life than are males.	B22 Saturday 1:30 PM	Cherie M. Valeithian, Ph.D.
Understanding Women With AD/HD Learn why the "female of the species" are often undiagnosed, misdiagnosed or diagnosed later in life than are males.	B36 Saturday 3:30 PM	Cherie M. Valeithian, Ph.D.

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