ADHD Action 20th-24th September
Date Posted:10-08-2010
Mon. 20th: Watch your local and national media as we launch ADHD Awareness Week 2010!!! Tue. 21st: “Filling Out the CAO” An Information Evening for Parents, Carer’s, and Professionals: Expert speakers include Prof. Fiona McNicholas & other’s, who will give advice & answer questions about the CAO, other alternative routs of application, options & accomodation for & in 3rd level education, & also considering alternative education for individuals with ADHD (SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS EVENT) o When: 7 pm. o Where: the Lucena Clinic, Orwell Rd., Rathgar, Dublin 6W. Wed. 22nd: “Ask the Experts” – Inspired by the 10 most FAQ on the HADD Helpline A Talk Focused on Parenting a Child with ADHD, followed by an in-depth panel discussion. All affected parents, carers, & professionals get to ask the ADHD experts for answers, insight, & practical advice into parenting or caring for a child or young person with ADHD. o When: 8 pm. o Where: the Academy Plaza Hotel, Finlater Place ,off O'Connell Street. ________________________________________________________________________________________ THE LUCENA FOUNDATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH HADD (as part of the contribution of ADHD Awareness Week) Are holding and information evening for parents and carers on “ACCESSING THIRD LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADHD” This evening will focus on the challenges faced by young people with ADHD when moving from 2nd to 3rd level education. It will also include information on how to access third level opportunities for young people with ADHD; details on Colleges and courses and guidance on completing the CAO Application form. 7.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 21st September, 2010 in Lucena Clinic, 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6W. Speakers: Prof. Fiona McNicholas Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Admission free but you must register by email or phone Tel. 01-4923596 E-mail: Marie.McCourt@sjog.ie Kind regards, Marie C. McCourt. Project Officer. Lucena Foundation. Tel. 01- 4999349 ________________________________________________________ The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions on the HADD Helpline 1) Will my child grow out of ADHD as he gets older? 2) Where do I go for diagnosis and treatment of ADHD? 3) Where can I talk to other parents of children with ADHD? 4) What assistance can schools offer my child? 5) Where can I get more knowledge regarding managing my child’s condition at home and in school? 6) What can I do if my child gets in to trouble with the law as a result of his/her impulsivity? 7) Where can I get anger management and life coaching for my child? 8) How can I help my child have a social life and be accepted by his/her peers. 9) Are there any schools in Ireland that are more accepting of children with ADHD than others? 10) How can I help my child build up his/her self esteem? ADHD Awareness Week
20th - 25th of September 2010
