Cutting Edge Diagnostics and Reliable Treatments in ADHD:

From Screening to Cognitive Testing,

from Meditation to Cognitive Training

Presented by Dr. John Milanovich, Ph. D., who will translate the neurobiology of ADHD into practical, real-world terms. We will investigate attention, memory, executive functions, and even sensory processes related to ADD and ADHD. We will also explore other diagnoses that can mimic ADHD, such as NLD or Bipolar Disorder, and discover what specific treatments truly match up with specific subtypes of ADHD. In the end, we hope to begin to understand ADHD from the INSIDE OUT, and leave with a better understanding of ways to address ADHD in every day life!

Dr. John Milanovich, Ph.D., is founder and director of MindMatters: Center for Cognitive and Social Development. He is a fully trained Neuropsychologist who has evaluated and treated individuals from infancy through senior years. He and his associates have strived to help parents and professionals in our community more fully understand ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, and Bipolar Disorder...from the INSIDE OUT.

January 26th, Tuesday night, 7-9PM

Forest Cove Office Complex

3007 Miller Rd (at the corner of intersection with M-14)

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

1st building on the right, up the stairs

Questions? Contact Kim Garver, kagarver@gmail.com or Vivianne Schnitzer, vsh@umich.edu

DATES TO SAVE FOR THE FUTURE:

FEBRUARY 16TH "BRAIN GYM" by Katy Held, Certified Brain Gym Instructor

MARCH 30TH "ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY" BY Michelle McCarthy (Professional Therapy Dog Trainer) and Kathy Hinderer (Equine Therapy from MAC)

APRIL 27TH "YOGA AND MEDITATION" by Karen and David Coupland, Owners of Harmony Yoga in Ann Arbor

MAY 25TH "ANN ARBOR ACADEMY PRESENTATION" by Meredith Schindler, School Director

JUNE 29TH AND JULY 27TH "PARENTING WITH HUMOR" by Kevin Roberts, ADD Coach and lecturer

Please forward this to interested friends, family members, professionals, and groups.

Please post this note at your respective schools, institutions, professional offices, and businesses.

ADHD: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER-- UPDATES FROM THE CHADD NATIONAL CONVENTION, 2009

Presented by Kimberly Garver, CHADD member and parent

November 24, Tuesday Evening, 7-9PM

FOREST COVE OFFICE COMPLEX

3003 MILLER RD

ANN ARBOR, MI 48103 (Map)

1ST BUILDING ON THE RIGHT, UPSTAIRS

QUESTIONS? Contact Kim Garver, kagarver@gmail.com or Vivianne Schnitzer, vsh@umich.edu

NEXT MEETING ADHD SUPPORT GROUP- ANN ARBOR

Presentator: Dr. Pamela Sohoni, Clinical Director, child and adolescent psychiatrist. St. Joseph Mercy Outpatient Behavioral Services

Dr. Pamela Sohoni, in private practice since 1991 after completing her residency and fellowship in Adult and Child Psychiatry at the University of Michigan, she is board certified in both Adult as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Sohoni is the Clinical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, in the outpatient clinic at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She likes to treat different disorders and diagnoses, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders.

Tuesday October 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m,
3003 Miller RD, Ann Arbor MI 48103 (west of M-14 - map)

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More information: Vivianne Schnitzer vsh@umich.edu 734-276 9027, Olga Gallego Smith ogallego@umich.edu 734-717 2715

A Parent’s Guide to School Advocacy: Helping Your Child with ADHD/LD to Succeed

Children with learning and attention difficulties present an ever-changing set of challenges for parents. This session will describe the typical difficulties faced by children and their parents, and offer proven strategies for helping to master these.

Presented by Kristen Chapman, M.A.

When:	Wednesday, October 7, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Where:	U of M Center for the Child and the Family East Hall, 530 Church Street, Suite 1465 Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Register:	Registration is Required Free of Cost Call (734) 764-9466

For more information please visit our website:

http://www.umuccf.org/

Download the flyer (PDF)

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Brenda Sodt Foster | Assistant Director
University of Michigan | Institute for Human Adjustment
Voice | 734.764.6311
Fax | 734.764.8128

ADHD SUPPORT GROUP- ANN ARBOR

"Keys to Success and Sanity for School-Aged Children and Adolescents with ADHD and Their Families"

Kristen Chapman

Tuesday September 29, 7:00-9:00 p.m, 3003 Miller RD, Ann Arbor MI 48103 (west of M-14, map)

Our guest, Kristen M. Chapman, MA is a language/learning specialist with 29 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with different language, learning, attentional, and social difficulties in a variety of settings, including hospital and university clinics, schools, and private practice. Kristen has a private practice in Ann Arbor and is on the faculty of the University of Michigan's Center for the Child and Family where she teaches clinical psychology and social work interns about language, learning, and attentional disorders and their emotional effects. Kristen's particular area of interest and expertise involves helping individuals and families understand the emotional effects of communication, learning, and attentional/organizational problems and how to utilize this understanding in most effectively fostering self-understanding and advocacy, as well as facilitating maximal compensation and academic and social competence. A second area of interest is in helping families build effective alliances with teachers and other support professionals to foster coordinated efforts to support students.

This presentation will focus on promoting understanding of core principles to guide parents and children in dealing with the multiple challenges of ADHD at home, in the world, and at school. Among the principles that will be discussed are: facilitating understanding and acceptance of ADHD symptoms and struggles, establishing realistic goals and expectations, structuring the home environment to facilitate sanity and realistic success for all, team building with your child's support system, and developing advocacy skills.

More information: Vivianne Schnitzer vsh@umich.edu 734-276 9027, Olga Gallego Smith ogallego@umich.edu 734-717 2715

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ADHD SUPPORT GROUP- ANN ARBOR

Tuesday August 25, 7:00-9:00 p.m, 3003 Miller RD, Ann Arbor MI 48103 (west of M-14) View Map.

Our guest, Dr. Roger Lauer, Ph.D., will talk about AD/HD and Executive Functioning in relation to school and learning.

Dr. Lauer is the director of the Center for Neuropsychology,
Learning and Development in Ann Arbor, MI. He is adjunct faculty in Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan.

More information: Vivianne Schnitzer vsh@umich.edu 734-276 9027, Carol Galler carolgaller@yahoo.com 734-332-6277, Olga Gallego Smith ogallego@umich.edu 734-717 2715

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ADHD SUPPORT GROUP

In Ann Arbor

COME TO OUR MEETING TO TALK ABOUT YOUR CONCERNS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT ADHD IN CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS

Tuesday, July 28, 7:00–9:00 p. m. Supported by

3003 Miller RD, Ann Arbor MI 48103 (just west of M-14)

More information: Vivianne Schnitzer vsh@umich.edu 734-276 9027, Carol Galler carolgaller@yahoo.com 734-332-6277, Olga Gallego Smith ogallego@umich.edu 734-717 2715