{"id":376,"date":"2021-10-17T11:32:58","date_gmt":"2021-10-17T16:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/?page_id=376"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:06:21","slug":"upcoming-speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/index.php\/upcoming-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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April 13th, 2026 at 6:30 PM: “Is is Just Me or ADHD? Do you or your Child have ADHD?” with Judith Smith, Ph.D., LCSW, Author, Researcher, Professor<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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March 2nd at 6:30 PM: Preparing for What\u2019s Next for Teens with ADHD <\/strong>with Ruth Hughes, Ph.D.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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February 2nd, 2026 at 6:30 PM: \u201cParent Coaching and ADHD: Empowering parents of Emerging Adults\u201d with Kim Muench<\/a>, Parent Coach and Author<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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December 1st, 2025 at 6:30 PM: \u201cPre-pubescent mood disorders and ADHD\u201d with Dr. Jay Soileau<\/a>, Family Practice Physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana<\/strong><\/p>

Earl J. Soileau, MD, is a Family Medicine physician and clinical instructor with the Louisiana State University Health Services Center-New Orleans Family Medicine Residency Program at Memorial. A graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Dr. Soileau completed his Family Medicine Residency at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital in Lake Charles, and a Fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham.\u00a0Dr. Soileau has a special interest in treating patients with ADHD; he is also the parent of young people with ADHD.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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November 3rd, 2025 at 6:30 PM: \u201cADHD and Trauma\u201d with Dr. Joshua Fowler, Palmetto Psychiatric<\/span><\/p>

A discussion of how trauma effects ADHD and treatment of individuals with trauma, PTSD and ADHD.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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October 6th, 2025 at 6:30 PM: \u201cADHD & School Behavior\u201d with Susan Bruce<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Most behavior has a root cause. Susan will discuss how to prevent problematic school behavior through the IEP and 504 process and how to address the behaviors in relation to the characteristics of ADHD and the school\/classroom environment. She will discuss how to find the root cause of behaviors.<\/p>

Susan Bruce is a special education advocate and consultant with more than 25 years of experience in special education, civil rights law, and ADHD. As the CEO of Special Education Advocacy and Consulting of the Carolinas, she has helped families throughout North and South Carolina secure appropriate services for children with learning disabilities and behavioral difficulties. Bruce is also a national trainer for parents, teachers, and attorneys, and has served on the board of directors for the Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys (COPAA). Her work is informed by her professional experience and her personal journey as the parent of grown children with learning disabilities, autism, and ADHD.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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September 8th, 2025: \u201cHidden Brain Patterns That Can Look Like ADHD \u2013 and Why They Matter\u201d with Dr. Ron Swatzyna<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Sometimes ADHD symptoms like trouble focusing, restlessness, or impulsivity aren\u2019t just about ADHD. In some people, these behaviors can be caused or worsened by hidden patterns in brain activity that only an EEG (a simple, painless brain wave test) can detect.
In this talk, Dr. Ronald Swatzyna will share insights from his recent research showing how four specific brain patterns called EEG biomarkers can mimic ADHD symptoms and explain why standard treatments sometimes don\u2019t work.<\/p>

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April 7th, 2025\u00a0– “Current concerns and trends with IEP\u2019s and 504 Plans. Planning for the next school year.” with Susan Bruce<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Susan Bruce is the CEO Special Education Advocacy and Consulting. of the Carolinas. Susan has over 25 years experience in the area of special education, civil rights law and ADHD with a special focus on learning disabilities, reading. and students with behavioral difficulties.
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Through her position with the state parent training and information center and then through her own consulting agency, Susan has trained parents, teachers, professionals and attorneys nationwide in special education, civil rights law and advocacy.<\/p>

She is a regular presenter for Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys (COPAA) where she has served on the board on the directors. As the parent of grown children with learning disabilities, autism and ADHD, Susan has gained much practical life experience which she brings to her work as an advocate for students with disabilities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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March 3rd, 2025 \u2013 \u201cDispelling Myths about ADHD: What does the research show?\u201d by Mary Eaddy Baker<\/strong><\/p>

Mary has over 35 years experience in working with individuals with ADHD and their families. As Executive Director of the state parent training and information agency (PRO-Parents of SC) she assisted families and educators throughout South Carolina and nationally in understanding ADHD and the impact on their children’s education and lives. She trained under national experts in the area of ADHD, however, her personal experience in parenting two children with ADHD has had the largest impact on her knowledge and understanding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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February 3rd, 2025 \u2013 \u201cADHD Effect on Marriage\u201d<\/strong> with Tami Anderson Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT<\/a><\/p>

Tami Anderson is an experienced ADHD and Marriage Consultant that has been helping couples and individuals focus on issues of intimacy, communication and developing the intentional, meaningful connections that lead to hope and playfulness in their relationships.<\/p>

With over 25 years experience, she has a deep expertise in, and understanding of, how ADHD impacts couples and is a consultant with Melissa Orlov’s ADHD & Marriage Consulting Group.\u00a0 She has broad training that informs her work, including family systems and psychology and theology and has worked in clinical, non-profit, ministry, and higher education settings.\u00a0 She is a certified yoga instructor and pays attention to the mind-body connection and somatic work that impacts relationships and self.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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January 13th, 2025 \u2013 \u201cThe Neuroscience Behind Emotional Dysregulation and ADHD\u201d with Dr. Ron Swatzyna<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Ronald J. Swatzyna is a clinician and researcher specializing in brain dysfunction. He is a licensed social worker with expertise in neurofeedback and EEG-based treatment for mental health. He has extensive experience in treating complex cases and has published research on the topic. Dr. Swatzyna is also a veteran and his personal experience with trauma motivates his work in this field. He has presented over 70 studies including 15 publications and two book chapters. He is a popular conference speaker throughout the United States and around the world, with international presentations in over eight countries England, Denmark, Italy, Canada, The Netherlands, Germany, and Australia.<\/p>\n

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December 2nd, 2024 \u2013 <\/strong>\u201cTackling All Skills Through Task Analysis for All: Child, Parent, and Adult\u201d<\/b> with Robin Rettie, M.Ed.<\/a><\/p>

As special education expert with a lifelong dedication to supporting individuals with neurological and genetic differences, Robin Rettie founded Lighthouse Learning Resources to assist parents and schools in collaborating for their children’s education. Inspired by her sister’s challenges with microcephaly, Rettie developed the Anchor Teaching Framework, a scientific approach focused on self-awareness and regulation through understanding the nervous system. This framework, combined with research-based tools and strategies, empowers children to take control of their behavior, shifting responsibility away from parents and educators. Rettie’s extensive experience in special education, coupled with her training in various neurological and behavioral areas, allows her to provide comprehensive educational consulting, employment training, and professional development services.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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November 4th, 2024 \u2013 \u201cAssistive Technology: Supports for Executive Function Deficits\u201d<\/strong> with Shannon Paige, M.A., CCC-SLP<\/p>\n

Shannon is a speech language pathologist with over 20 years of experience in assistive technology, especially for communication (AAC). After serving in the Navy, she earned degrees in Communication Disorders and worked in various settings like rehab and schools. Now, she promotes the use of assistive technology to improve independence and communication for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n

During our November meeting, Shannon will discuss the challenges faced by people with executive function deficits. These difficulties can affect them in various environments, making tasks like planning and organization hard. There’s no cure, but strategies and tools can help them be more independent. The session will focus on identifying these challenges, helpful tools, and resources for support.
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April 8th, 2024 \u2013 \u201cADHD and Anxiety\u201d by <\/b>Dr. Jay Soileau<\/a><\/p>\n

Earl J. Soileau, MD, is a Family Medicine physician and clinical instructor with the Louisiana State University Health Services Center-New Orleans Family Medicine Residency Program at Memorial. A graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Dr. Soileau completed his Family Medicine Residency at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital in Lake Charles, and a Fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. Dr. Soileau has a special interest in treating patients with ADHD; he is also the parent of young people with ADHD.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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December 4th, 2023 \u2013 \u201cADHD Medications\u201d by Dr. Jay Soileau<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Earl J. Soileau, MD, is a Family Medicine physician and clinical instructor with the Louisiana State University Health Services Center-New Orleans Family Medicine Residency Program at Memorial. A graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Dr. Soileau completed his Family Medicine Residency at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital in Lake Charles, and a Fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. Dr. Soileau has a special interest in treating patients with ADHD; he is also the parent of young people with ADHD.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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October 2nd, 2023\u00a0\u2013\u00a0“LD and ADHD: Differences and Accommodations\u201d<\/b>\u00a0by\u00a0Dr. Analisa Smith<\/b><\/p>

Dr. Analisa Smith is an educational specialist, teacher, and professor with over 30 years preK-college experience. She is certified in two\u00a0 states, 13 fields with over 25 years of LD\/Disability advocacy.

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September 11th, 2023\u00a0\u2013 \u201cGetting out of the Door without Losing Your\u2026\u201d by Mary Baker<\/span><\/p>

May 1st, 2023: “<\/span>Summer Survival with ADHD”\u00a0<\/span>by Mary Baker
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April 3rd, 2023: \u201dADHD and Emotions\u201d by Mary Baker<\/span>
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Mary is the retired Executive Director of the Parent Training Information and Assistance agency for S. C. where she advocated for appropriate education services for children at the state and federal level. She has over 30 years\u2019 experience in working with and educating families of children with all disabilities and special healthcare needs (especially ADHD) focusing on appropriate education services. . She also has over 30 years of training and experience in attention deficit disorder with her most relative experience being raising her own children with ADHD.
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March 6th , 2023: \u201dAnxiety and ADHD\u201d by Amanda Storm, LMFT <\/strong><\/p>

Amanda graduated from Winthrop with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She went on to earn her Master of Arts in Psychology from Appalachian State University in December of 2001 and became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Through professional and volunteer roles, Amanda has over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and their families. She is currently working at the Adolescent Recovery Center where the team supports teens transitioning back into school and community roles after a mental health crisis. Amanda has worked in other mental health settings to include outpatient therapy, schools, assessment, crisis management, and corrections. Amanda has worked in these settings to help with treatment and adjustment to ADHD symptoms and ways this impacts the family dynamics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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February 6th, 2023:\u00a0<\/span>“Executive Functioning \u2013 The Conductor of all things ADHD” by <\/span>Chris Dendy<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Educating teens, preteens, and young adults about their attention deficit is critically important yet difficult to achieve.\u00a0Because so few materials are available, Chris has helped develop several resources that may help families cope with this challenging condition.<\/span><\/p>

Executive function is the cognitive skills that help us organize thoughts and activities, prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and make decisions. Executive function skills are the skills that help us establish structures and strategies for managing projects and determine the actions required to move each project forward. Individuals with executive dysfunction often struggle to analyze, plan, organize, schedule, and complete tasks at all \u2014 or on deadline. They misplace materials, prioritize the wrong things, and get overwhelmed by big projects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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January<\/b> 2nd, 2023: \u201dPlanning for Transition to Post -Secondary Education with ADHD\u201d by Ruth Hughes, Ph.D<\/strong><\/p>

Ruth has been a national leader in the field of ADHD for many years. She was CEO of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) where she advocated at the federal level to ensure the rights and access to treatment for children and adults with ADHD. She instituted a parent-to-parent program and a teacher-to-teacher training program. Her most important experience has been raising a son with ADHD and LD.<\/p>

Ruth now works with students with disabilities at Howard Community College. Her passion is finding ways to help young people with ADHD transition to adulthood.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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November 7th, 2022: \u201dADHD & Nutrition\u201d by Dr. Lorrianne Morrow<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Dr Morrow specializes in treating clients who struggle with mood issues such as anxiety, depression, and OCD and ADHD. I also work with clients such as executives and athletes to reach their peak performance. Clients have found much better results when they incorporate Neurofeedback with counseling. Neurofeedback clients can be as young as 5 years.<\/p>

She is a licensed professional counselor, a licensed professional counseling supervisor, a Board-Certified Neurotherapist (BCIA), and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I completed my B.A. at Texas A&M University Magna Cum Laude in Psychology and Sociology. I obtained my M.A. Summa Cum Laude in Clinical Psychology from University of Houston Clear Lake.
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October 3rd, 2022: \u201dVideo Games and ADHD\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>by Dr. Ron Swatzyna<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Dr. Swatzyna is a clinical researcher who has published and presented over 70 studies including 15 publications and two book chapters. He is a popular conference speaker throughout the United States and around the world, with international presentations in over eight countries England, Denmark, Italy, Canada, The Netherlands, Germany, and Australia.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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September 12th, 2022: \u201dBack to School with ADHD\u201d by Mary Eaddy Baker<\/strong><\/p>

Mary is the retired Executive Director of the Parent Training Information and Assistance agency for S. C. where she advocated for appropriate education services for children at the state and federal level. She has over 30 years\u2019 experience in working with and educating families of children with all disabilities and special healthcare needs (especially ADHD) focusing on appropriate education services. . She also has over 30 years of training and experience in attention deficit disorder with her most relative experience being raising her own children with ADHD.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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May 2nd, 2022: \u201cLove and Logic\u201d by Rene Sharkey<\/strong><\/p>

Rene Sharkey is a certified trainer in “Love and Logic”. She is a trainer for S.C. Foster Parent Association and was formerly with PRO-Parents of S. C. as the SC KIDS Project Coordinator . She has over 20 years experience with SC Department of Juvenile Justice and PRO-Parents of S. C. as well first hand experience as an adoptive and foster parent of children with ADHD. Rene is trained and experienced in ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Positive Behavior Intervention, Special Education laws and their implementation.<\/p>

“Love and Logic” is an approach to parenting built around the science of caring and respectful relationships. An authentic, loving connection between parents and their children forms the foundation of good behavior and healthy decision-making. Sounds easy enough but never before in history have parents been faced with so many challenges! Love and Logic can work with children with ADHD of all ages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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April 4th, 2022: \u201dThe Neurological Abnormalities that Produce ADD Symptoms and Their Treatments\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>by Dr. Ron Swatzyna<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Knowing what is the cause of your symptoms is particularly true if you have failed 2 or more medication attempts. New technology now provides scientific evidence linking an individual’s symptoms to specific neurological findings. Dr. Swatzyna works with a team of international brain scientists that uses advanced technology (EEG\/qEEG brain mapping) to assist psychiatrists with medication selection and treatment planning.<\/p>

Dr. Swatzyna is a clinical researcher who has published and presented over 70 studies including 15 publications and two book chapters. He is a popular conference speaker throughout the United States and around the world, with international presentations in over eight countries England, Denmark, Italy, Canada, The Netherlands, Germany, and Australia.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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February 7th, 2022: \u201cADD Coaching for Children and Adults\u201d
<\/strong>by Jeremy Didler, LMSW<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Jeremy has 10 years of extensive experience with kids, parents & adults with ADHD as an ICF\/ADDCA certified ADHD coach and LMSW. \u00a0Didier works with ImpactParents<\/a> as a parent coach, and she\u2019s also the group founder and co-coordinator of Kansas City\u2019s CHADD Chapter, ADHDKC<\/a>. She sits on the CHADD National board of directors, she is an author, a nationally recognized speaker and a passionate advocate for adults with ADHD, with a focus on the under diagnosis of girls & women with ADHD, substance use disorder, and executive function skills training.\u00a0<\/p>

During the February meeting, she will talk about what ADHD coaching is, how we\u2019re trained, how and why it works for kids, parents of kids with ADHD, \u00a0and adults with ADHD, when you should seek therapy vs. ADHD coaching, common areas of focus in ADHD coaching for adults and kids.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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January 3rd, 2022: \u201d Launching into Young Adulthood\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>by Chris Dendy<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>

The quantum leap from high school into young adulthood and the work world can be especially challenging for teens with ADHD and LD. Scientific evidence indicates that ADHD can result in up to a three- to five-year delay in brain maturation and executive functioning skills. Consequently, many young people with ADHD and LD may not be developmentally ready to meet the demands of this transition. Many key executive skills that are critical for success in middle and high school are also essential for success in the work world. This session offers guidance regarding strategies you can use now to provide the foundation for teens and young adults to launch successfully into the work world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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December 6th, 2021: \u201cImportance of Neurobiology\u201d
by Dr. Roni Caw<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Caw provides counseling from ages 6 and above with experience in assessment and treatment of a variety of emotional and mental issues that include Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Depression, and Childhood Disorders, as well as relationship issues for couples, married and unmarried. In general, he provides counseling to children, adolescents, adults, families, and LGBTQ. He has previously created and implemented individualized anger management programs for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as group training in anger management. In addition, he has expertise in the field of special education in areas such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder built upon his prior work as a juvenile correctional officer, residential counselor, substitute teacher, and special education community liaison.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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November 1st, 2021: \u201cStrategies for ADHD students\u201d
by Kathy Kuhl<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Kathy Kuhl helps families help their children overcome learning challenges. Her first book, Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner, helps families who are considering homeschooling, as well as experienced homeschoolers with children who learns differently, and also also “anyone work works with struggling learners,” as reviewer Dr. Barbara Ingersoll noted. Her second book, Staying Sane as You Homeschool, offers parents encouragement and insights to help them and their families thrive as they homeschool.<\/p>

Kathy Kuhl equips and encourages parents to help children with learning challenges. She speaks to and consults with parents internationally, combining a wealth of information and insight with practical suggestions, humor, and personal experience.<\/p>

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Upcoming Speakers April 13th, 2026 at 6:30 PM: “Is is Just Me or ADHD? Do you or your Child have ADHD?” with Judith Smith, Ph.D., LCSW, Author, Researcher, Professor Previous Speakers March 2nd at 6:30 PM: Preparing for What\u2019s Next for Teens with ADHD with Ruth Hughes, Ph.D. February 2nd, 2026 at 6:30 PM: \u201cParent […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-376","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=376"}],"version-history":[{"count":430,"href":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/376\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1653,"href":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/376\/revisions\/1653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}