3rd Annual Diamonds in the Rough

DC Area Special Learning Needs Sampler for parents and professionals working with children with special learning needs.

More info: www.richweinfeld.com

Details:

Saturday, March 18, 2012
10 am til 3:30 pm
Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove
Rockville, MD

Early bird registration deadline February 29: $25 individual; $45 couple
$45 regular rate

Date: March 26-28, 2012
Start time: 8 – 5 pm three days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This activity is intended for physicians, pediatricians, neurodevelopmentalists, developmental-behavioral pediatricians, child neurologists, child psychiatrists, educators, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech and language pathologists, physical therapists, physician assistants and social workers.

This 3-day program is jointly sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Division of Child Development, Department of Pediatrics, Kennedy Fellows Association and Kennedy Krieger Institution.

More information: www.hopkinscme.edu/pdfs/80027439.pdf
Johns Hopkins University

Registration deadline is March 20, 2012
Fee: $535.00

Coping with ADHD and/or Learning Difficulties at work is sometimes difficult but can sometimes be profitable.

The ADHD workplace support group provides adults opportunity to discuss work-related concerns and information dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the workplace.

No Cost •  Open to all • Everyone is welcome

There is no obligation to purchase refreshments, although HOPPING down to IHOP you can enjoy great coffee, soda, pancakes, sandwiches, etc.

By attending our discussion group you learn and share how others cope at work and get ideas which can make your daily work experiences more rewarding. All this is done in an informal atmosphere which respects all participants’ confidences. New participants are welcome.

Details:

7:30 – 9:30 PM

IHOP
775 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

There’s plenty of well lit free parking and IHOP is just around the corner from the Rockville Metro Station.

It is not necessary to be member of CHADD. Our Meeting facility provides private space where comfortable discussion can be held.

For additional information call August Spector, Ed.D. at 301-251-8722

Workplace Learning Systems
Montgomery County ADHD Workplace Support Group Coordinator

Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Improving Homework for ADHD Students.

February 23, 2012

Speaker: Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed.

Details:

Twinbrook Library
202 Meadow Hall Drive
Rockville, MD

7:15 Meeting registration and social
7:30 Speaker program
followed by discussion and informal support.

Download the flier for the Montgomery County Speaker Meeting

For other calendar listings: www.chadd-mc.org/calendar

Parent to Parent Training

The extensive course materials include over 350 slides, teacher notes, articles, reference materials, handouts, and homework assignments. Each participant receives a binder including copies of the presentation slides, background information, articles, and supplemental information about AD/HD. The course is based upon state of the art, evidence based information on the treatment and management of AD/HD.

Next Class: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2012

Four Saturdays from 1:30 -5:30 pm

Location:
McLean School of Maryland
8224 Lochinver Lane, Potomac, MD 20854

Cost:See registration form for fees and requirements.
For more information please contact:
Asha by email: ashascielzo@gmail.com or by phone: (301) 643-5207

Download the Montgomery County P2P Training and Registration form starting in April here.

Find more information about Parent to Parent training here.

Speaker meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month
EXCEPT school holidays.)

at the Twinbrook Library
202 Meadow Hall Drive
Rockville, MD

Time:

7:15 Speaker program
followed by discussion and Q&A

Always check the calendar for meeting dates and locations of this group.

The second Thursday of each month, except holidays
Beginning October 13, 2011

Provides parents and caregivers of children and/or teens with Attention Deficit Disorder an opportunity to share and discuss concerns about their children and to receive support for managing the many challenges of raising a child with ADHD.

Facilitated by experienced therapists affiliated with the Group Therapy Center at Alvord, Baker, & Associates, LLC in Rockville and Silver Spring

Details:

Kensington Park Library
4201 Knowles Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
240-773-9515

7:30-9:00pm

Dr. Michael Reiter, Facilitator/Coordinator;  301-593-6554, ext. 59

We follow MCPS closings. In addition, if storm warnings indicate that it would be dangerous to travel to/from the support group meeting, contact the Twinbrook center to check on cancellations.

Still distracted? Miles off task?
Late? Running out of excuses?

Here’s a chance to swap strategies.
Success and horror stories welcome!

Details:

SECOND Wednesday of every month

7:15 to 8:45 p.m.

Mid-County Services Center
Rm. 223, 2424 Reedie Drive
Wheaton, MD
240-777-8100

(In same block as Wheaton Metro stop on Glenmont Red Line!
Across from Wheaton Triangle!)

Contact: E-mail  joans.palmer@gmail.com; Call Anne (301-920-4952)

Here’s the flier for the 2012 Montgomery County Adult Support Group

PLEASE NOTE: We follow MCPS closings. In addition, if storm warnings indicate that it would be dangerous to travel to/from the support group meeting, contact the Mid-County Services Center (240-777-8100) to check on cancellations.