{"id":315,"date":"2015-03-03T18:05:59","date_gmt":"2015-03-03T23:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tealdragon.net\/tealdragongal\/?p=315"},"modified":"2015-03-03T18:05:59","modified_gmt":"2015-03-03T23:05:59","slug":"adhd-intro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tealdragon.net\/tealdragongal\/2015\/03\/adhd-intro\/","title":{"rendered":"ADHD Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since our seven year old son was diagnosed with ADHD at the end of kindergarten, we’ve been gradually learning about this condition and how to help us all\u00a0manage the challenges\u00a0of ADHD.<\/p>\n

CHADD<\/h2>\n

The first thing that I would recommend to parents of kids with ADHD is to join the national organization CHADD<\/a> (Children and Adults with ADHD). \u00a0See the Membership info page<\/a> for details about types of memberships and fees. \u00a0Try searching online for membership discounts as there are periodically discounts such as $10 off a first time membership.<\/p>\n

The benefits of a membership in CHADD include support groups and educational programs from local chapters, and other educational programs such as the Parent to Parent training program. \u00a0My CHADD membership also included a free DVD and a subscription to Attention magazine. \u00a0See more below about discounts on the Parent to Parent training for CHADD members.<\/p>\n

CHADD Parent to Parent Program<\/h2>\n

The Parent to Parent Program<\/a> (P2P) is a 14 hour training program developed by CHADD to provide parents of children with ADHD with an introduction to ADHD and strategies for dealing with the challenges of ADHD. \u00a0The price for CHADD members is lower than non-members.<\/p>\n

P2P is taught by volunteers through some local chapters, as well as online via chadd.org. \u00a0The two options for P2P online are:<\/p>\n

Online Webinar<\/strong> –\u00a0$149 for CHADD members; held at a scheduled date and time, and taught by a live instructor<\/p>\n

On Demand Class<\/strong> – $199\u00a0for CHADD members; access to a pre-recorded, online version of the course at the registrant’s convenience within 3 months of the registration date.<\/p>\n

The next\u00a0Online Webinar date should be posted on the online class page<\/a>, or you can contact CHADD through the web site to find out when the next one is scheduled. \u00a0I have not gotten a satisfactory explanation for the higher cost for the On Demand Class. \u00a0If the next Webinar date\u00a0is farther in the future than you’d like to wait, try asking if they’ll give you the On Demand Class at the Webinar price. \u00a0It can’t hurt to ask.<\/p>\n

I personally did the On Demand Class and found it very well done. \u00a0It provided a very thorough introduction to ADHD including much of the terminology and background information that I had slowly accumulated through reading books on ADHD and attending CHADD meetings for several months. \u00a0I also liked that while books on ADHD provide one author’s limited view and experience on ADHD and how to treat it; the CHADD P2P training presents the combined experience of many longtime CHADD members and professionals. \u00a0Though the training is 14 hours, I was able to do simple tasks while watching such as folding laundry which made it easier to fit the training into my schedule. \u00a0I was not able to bookmark my position in the video other than short pauses (long pauses resulted in losing my place in the video and it wasn’t easy to skip to the place where\u00a0I left off) \u00a0so I found it good to have the flexibility of the\u00a0On Demand Class which allowed me to watch when I had a convenient two hour block of time available.<\/p>\n

The topics of the seven sessions are<\/p>\n

Session 1 \u2013 Overview of ADHD
\nSession 2 \u2013 Assessment to Multimodal Treatment (medication and behavior therapy)
\nSession 3 \u2013 Managing the Impact(s) of ADHD on the Family
\nSession 4 \u2013 Developing Parenting Strategies and Positive Behavior Interventions (behavior charts and reward systems)
\nSession 5 \u2013 Educational Rights for Your Child with ADHD (504’s and IEPs)
\nSession 6 \u2013 Building an Education Team: Bridging the Gap Between Home and School
\nSession 7 \u2013 Resiliency, Teen Challenges & Future Success<\/p>\n

I highly recommend doing the P2P training and joining CHADD to get the discount on the training fee. \u00a0In addition, you’ll be able to attend any local CHADD events for free or at a discount for the year of your membership. \u00a0(My local chapter doesn’t charge a fee for meetings, but has a suggested donation of $5 per meeting for non-members of CHADD.)<\/p>\n

More ADHD\u00a0Resources<\/h2>\n

CHADD.org offers\u00a0additional resources which are available to members and non-members alike, including their\u00a0Tips and Resources<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

CHADD Intro Webinar<\/a>\u00a01 1\/2 hour free introduction to ADHD<\/p>\n

National Resource Center on ADHD<\/a>\u00a0– introduction, symptoms and diagnosis, educational rights, and strategies<\/p>\n

ADHD Books<\/h2>\n

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\nParenting Children with ADHD: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach<\/a> by Vincent J. Monastra
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Monastra presents a good introduction to ADHD and treatment in plain language. \u00a0He also covers some strategies for handling behavior challenges, checklists for goals, and some school interventions useful for 504 and IEP creation.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>\"\"ADHD in HD: Brains Gone Wild<\/a> by\u00a0Jonathan Chesner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chesner is a young man who has struggled with the challenges of ADHD himself. \u00a0He describes his own experiences and strategies for the benefit of both kids and parents. \u00a0An easy-to-read book with fun, mixed-media illustrations.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>\"\"A.D.D. Not BAD<\/a> by Audrey Penn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jimmy Jumpingbean’s teacher tries some creative ideas to show the class how to better appreciate Jimmy’s differences resulting from ADHD. \u00a0After they literally walk in each others’ shoes and try to sit still with a ladybug in their shirt, they all have a much better understanding of Jimmy’s situation.<\/p>\n

The author is a practicing psychiatrist who has a lot of experience working with ADHD patients. \u00a0My son and I really liked this book, and it gave us some good discussion starters.<\/p>\n

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\nAll Dogs Have ADHD<\/a> by \u00a0Kathy Hoopmann<\/strong>
\nA presentation of the characteristics of ADHD through fun photos of dogs. \u00a0A\u00a0humorous introduction to ADHD for kids and parents.<\/p>\n

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I hope other parents find this information helpful!<\/p>\n

What books and resources have helped you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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