Conference Topic of the Week
November 4, 2009 by Curtis
Filed under Peace Within the Noise Conference
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EXPLORING C.H.A.D.D. Lead by the local facilitator for CHADD, Julie Ingram, this interactive workshop will provide participants with a better understanding of the function and structure of CHADD. CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the nation’s leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. They offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals and others |
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| SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Julie Igram Julie is the local facilitator of CHADD. Although she has a degree in Early Childhood Special Education, and Early Childhood / Elementary Education, her expertise comes from raising three children, two with diagnosis of AD/HD. When her daughter entered junior high, school became exceedingly difficult. This is when she turned to the Greater Des Moines CHADD support group for help. Of course people are able to find help for their children, but finding help for the entire family is important. At the support group she was able to have others listen to her and give her ideas. It was an important piece for her well-being.This year will be her second year teaching Parent to Parent, and she recommends it to any parent who is struggling with raising an AD/HD child! Recently, she also took over the CHADD support group for the greater Des Moines area as well. They meet the first Monday of every month at the West Des Moines Library from 7-9 p.m. |
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