Eastside CHADD Meeting Schedule

Meeting Information




    2024 Schedule

  • Dr. Stephen Hinshaw Presents Part 2 of "Best practices to address ADHD".

    This is a FREE virtual meeting on Monday, April 29th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time

    Eastside CHADD welcomes Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, who will explain how to parent ADHD children. ADHD is a neurobiological condition which leads to unexpected challenges throughout the lifespan. Dr Hinshaw will explain ADHD so we have information based upon science, not myths, so that we can employ best practices to help those with ADHD thrive.

    Join Eastside CHADD for a free Zoom Meeting on Monday, April 29th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for Part 2 of "Best practices to address ADHD"

    Dr. Hinshaw, Ph.D., noted researcher who conducted the first longitudinal study of ADHD in girls, will join us on April 29th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explain what are those best practices so we can understand and effectively address ADHD. Dr. Hinshaw is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC San Francisco. His latest book is Straight Talk about Girls with ADHD, Guilford Press, 2022.

    Please invite your child's teacher, school support staff, pediatricians, therapists, and coaches to this important meeting so that when they learn more about ADHD, they can also provide the positive support needed by those with ADHD.

    Please send your questions prior to the meeting to info@eastside-chadd.org.

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page. Your membership helps to support Eastside CHADD to bring you important knowledge about best practices in the field of ADHD.

    To register, please email info@eastside-chadd.org and include the following information:

    1. Put the word "Hinshaw" in the subject line.

    2. Your first and last name

    3. Your Eastside CHADD membership number

    4. Email address to receive the ZOOM link (If it's different from the one you used to send the email)

    5. Telephone number so we can contact you in the event of changes to the scheduled event

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately (at info@Eastside-CHADD.org) so that your space can be given to another person.

    Please note that this presentation will not be recorded, so please join us 10 minutes before 7 p.m. to learn about how to access this support for your children and your students.

    The Zoom invitation will be sent on the day before the meeting.

Many of our meetings are not only for those with ADHD, but also for those with ADHD and/or other learning challenges.

ALL MEETINGS WILL BE VIRTUAL UNTIL IT IS SAFE TO MEET IN PERSON

Previous Meetings


    2024

  • Thursday, February, 29 Zoom Talk 7 - 8:30 p.m.: "ADHD and Co-Regulation"

    This is a FREE virtual meeting on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time

    We all strive for self-regulation. We teach our children independence as early as they can manage. We hold our emotions in check on a bad day at work, and we encourage our teens to make good choices. Yet, as social beings, our brains and nervous systems are wired for connection and co-regulation Đ even as adults.

    Join Eastside CHADD for a free Zoom Meeting on Thursday, February 29, 7 to 8:30 pm "ADHD and Co-Regulation"

    Presenter and ADHD Coach, Julie Principe, will define co-regulation and briefly review how recent brain science and nervous system research illuminates our need for connection.

    Through the stories of three people with ADHD: a Kindergarten student, a middle school student and a young adult, Julie will share science-based co-regulation strategies for overcoming barriers to flexibility, task initiation, organization, and emotional regulation. She breaks down the process of co-regulation into three parts: setting the stage, support "in the moment", and reflection.

    She will talk about the path from co-regulation to self-regulation, and how as parents and educators, we can walk with our children and students until they can walk on their own.

    Julie Principe's bio:

    Julie Principe is an ADHD Coach, International Speaker and Educational Consultant in British Columbia, Canada. As a coach, she helps adult and teen "ADHDers" understand their own version of ADHD in a self-compassionate way, so that they have more agency and can live more powerfully in a world designed for neurotypical people. As a speaker, she is passionate about increasing understanding, awareness, and sharing new research on ADHD to facilitate true inclusion for neurodiverse people. As an educational consultant, she draws from her 36 years' experience as an Inclusion Teacher and Teacher Mentor, to provide workshops on creating inclusive classroom communities as well as specifically on strategies to support the challenges faced by those with ADHD at school.

    Please send your questions prior to the meeting to info@eastside-chadd.org.

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page. Your membership helps to support Eastside CHADD to bring you important knowledge about best practices in the field of ADHD.

    To register, please email info@eastside-chadd.org and include the following information:

    1. Put the words "Co-Regulation" in the subject line.

    2. Your first and last name

    3. Your Eastside CHADD membership number

    4. Email address to receive the ZOOM link (If it's different from the one you used to send the email)

    5. Telephone number so we can contact you in the event of changes to the scheduled event

    We encourage you to invite your pediatricians, educational staff, and therapists to attend this important meeting.

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately (at info@Eastside-CHADD.org) so that your space can be given to another person.

    Please note that this presentation will not be recorded, so please join us 10 minutes before 7 p.m. to learn about how to access this support for your children and your students.

    The Zoom invitation will be sent on the day before the meeting.

  • Thursday, January 25, 7 to 8:30 pm: Dr. Cash - "Potential Impacts of Screen Time on Child Development"

    This is a FREE virtual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time

    In this training for parents, Dr. Cash will explain how the media our children consume is carefully designed to hold their attention through the stimulation of pleasure pathway in the brain. She will make the audience aware of the impacts that too much screen time has on child development and clarify what the research shows are the healthy limits parents need to place on their children's screen use. The audience will be encouraged to share their successes and struggles in limiting screen time.

    Join Eastside CHADD for a free Zoom Meeting on Thursday, January 25, 7 to 8:30 pm "Potential Impacts of Screen Time on Child Development" 

    In this 1.5-hour training for parents, Dr. Cash will explain how the media that our children consume is carefully designed to hold their attention through the stimulation of the pleasure pathway in the brain. She will make the audience aware of the impacts that too much screen time has on child development and clarify what the research shows are the healthy limits that parents need to place on their children's screen use. All parents want their children to develop good academic skills, social skills, emotional regulation skills, and executive function skills. Screens have the potential to interfere with the acquisition of those skills. The audience will be encouraged to share their successes and struggles in limiting screen time.

    Dr. Cash began her work in the emerging field of Internet addiction in the mid-90's. In 2008, she co-authored the book Video Games and Your Kids: How Parents Stay in Control. In 2009, she co-founded reSTART Life, the first U.S. residential program designed explicitly for adults and adolescents who are experiencing addiction to the Internet and video games, as well as other mental health problems. ReSTART also offers a transition program for adults and outpatient services. She is reStart’s Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. Cash has co-authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and a workbook published by the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. She trains parents, therapists, researchers, and educators. All these ongoing endeavors have brought her recognition as one of the nation's leading clinical experts in the growing field of Internet and Gaming Disorder.

    Please send your questions prior to the meeting to info@eastside-chadd.org.

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page. Your membership helps to support Eastside CHADD to bring you important knowledge about best practices in the field of ADHD.

    To register, please email info@eastside-chadd.org and include the following information:

    1. Put the words SCREEN TIME in the subject line.

    2. Your first and last name

    3. Your Eastside CHADD membership number

    4. Email address to receive the ZOOM link (If it's different from the one you used to send the email)

    5. Telephone number so we can contact you in the event of changes to the scheduled event

    We encourage you to invite your pediatricians, educational staff, and therapists to attend this important meeting.

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately (at info@Eastside-CHADD.org) so that your space can be given to another person.

    Please note that this presentation will not be recorded, so please join us 10 minutes before 7 p.m. to learn about how to access this support for your children and your students.

    The Zoom invitation will be sent on the day before the meeting.


    • 2023

  • Tuesday, December 12th, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Christine Clancy, Ph.D. Neuropsychological Testing

    This is a FREE virtual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time

    Eastside CHADD welcomes Dr. Christine Clancy via Zoom to learn about Neuropsychological Evaluations. Dr. Clancy has given guest lectures and published scholarly articles in the areas of pediatric pain, autism spectrum disorder, FASD and ADHD.

    Dr. Clancy will:

    • Explain what a neuropsychological evaluation is / what domains are tested

    • Compare/contrast neuropsychological evaluations with school evaluations

    • Discuss duration, timing, and appropriateness of these evaluations

    • Provide some case examples to illustrate data and diagnoses

    Dr. Christine Clancy is a Board Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist in private practice in Bellevue WA with expertise in the neuropsychological assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with acquired and traumatic brain injury, chronic medical conditions, and neurological conditions. Dr. Clancy received her doctoral degree in 2003 from the University of Toronto's APA accredited School and Child Clinical Psychology Program. Dr. Clancy worked as a clinical psychologist for several years at Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Canada's largest children's rehabilitation teaching hospital prior to completing a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. Dr. Clancy moved to Seattle in 2007 for a position as a Rehabilitation Psychologist and Pediatric Neuropsychologist in the Division of Rehabilitation Psychology at Seattle Children's Hospital. During her 10-year tenure at SCH, Dr. Clancy attained Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology in November 2009 and attained Subspecialty Board Certification in Pediatric Neuropsychology in 2011. She gradually transitioned out of the hospital setting into private practice and is now the co-owner of the Center for Child Development, a group practice located in Bellevue and Issaquah.

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page. Your membership helps to support Eastside CHADD to bring you important knowledge about best practices in the field of ADHD.

    To register, please email info@eastside-chadd.org and include the following information:

    1. Put the word CLANCY in the subject line.

    2. Your first and last name

    3. Your Eastside CHADD membership number

    4. Email address to receive the ZOOM link (If it's different from the one you used to send the email)

    5. Telephone number so we can contact you in the event of changes to the scheduled event

    We encourage you to invite your pediatricians, educational staff, and therapists to attend this important meeting.

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately (at info@Eastside-CHADD.org) so that your space can be given to another person.

    Please note that this presentation will not be recorded, so please join us 10 minutes before 7 p.m. to learn about how to access this support for your children and your students.

    The Zoom invitation will be sent on the day before the meeting.

  • Thursday, November 16th, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: "Steps to the IEP Process" - Nicholle Mineiro, Attorney

    This is a FREE virtual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time

    Steps to the IEP Process:
    This presentation will cover what an IEP is, the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan, how to refer a student for an IEP, and the evaluation and eligibility process. Special considerations for students with ADHD will be covered.

    Education attorney Nicholle Mineiro, M.Ed., has devoted her practice to securing the rights of students with disabilities. She zealously advocates for children and youth rights in court, and guides families to obtain improved special education services. Ms. Mineiro also serves the community working towards education public policy and legislative reform in Washington state, as well as training attorneys, parents and community members to advocate for children and youth. She is the president of Attorneys for Education Rights, and is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. She is licensed to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Western District of Washington, and graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page. Your membership helps to support Eastside CHADD to bring you important knowledge about best practices in the field of ADHD.

    To register, please email info@eastside-chadd.org and include the following information:

    1. Put the word IEP in the subject line.

    2. Your first and last name

    3. Your Eastside CHADD membership number

    4. Email address to receive the ZOOM link (If it's different from the one you used to send the email)

    5. Telephone number so we can contact you in the event of changes to the scheduled event

    We encourage you to invite your pediatricians, educational staff, and therapists to attend this important meeting.

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately (at info@Eastside-CHADD.org) so that your space can be given to another person.

    Please note that this presentation will not be recorded, so please join us 10 minutes before 7 p.m. to learn about how to access this support for your children and your students.

    The Zoom invitation will be sent onTuesday, Nov. 14th.

  • Wednesday, October 18th, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Autism and ADHD - a common co-occurrence

    This is a FREE virtual meeting on Wednesday, October 18th, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pacifc Time

    Join Hower Kwon, MD, on Wednesday, October 18th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to learn more about Autism and ADHD.

    Dr. Kwon presents an informative program to discuss Autism and ADHD, conditions which can both be present in a child. Hower Kwon, MD, is the psychiatrist at his Bellevue Child Behavior Center. Dr. Kwon brings a wealth of experience both as an individual practitioner and a member of the UW Autism Center.

    Many have asked for this program so Eastside CHADD is pleased to schedule this meeting so we can learn about these conditions to facilitate the treatment needed.

    Autism spectrum disorder occurs in roughly 2% of school-age children, and ADHD affects about 7%. These conditions can also co-occur, making assessment and treatment more complicated. Dr. Kwon will discuss the challenges of assessment and treatment of children affected by both conditions.

    Hower Kwon, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who has been practicing in the Seattle area since 2004. Since 2006, he has seen patients at his private practice in Bellevue. He is a member of the clinical faculty at UW and also an attending psychiatrist at the Seattle Children's Autism Center since it opened in 2009. He received his clinical training at UCLA, where he began pursuing his subspecialty in autism spectrum disorders. Subsequently, he pursued a postdoctoral research fellowship at Stanford.

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page. Your membership helps to support Eastside CHADD to bring you important knowledge about best practices in the field of ADHD.

    To register, please email info@eastside-chadd.org and include the following information:

    1. Put the word AUTISM/ADHD in the subject line.

    2. Your first and last name

    3. Your Eastside CHADD membership number

    4. Email address to receive the ZOOM link (If it's different from the one you used to send the email)

    5. Telephone number so we can contact you in the event of changes to the scheduled event

    We encourage you to invite your pediatricians, educational staff, and therapists to attend this important meeting.

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately (at info@Eastside-CHADD.org) so that your space can be given to another person.

    Please note that this presentation will not be recorded, so please join us 10 minutes before 7 p.m. to learn about how to access this support for your children and your students.

    The Zoom invitation will be sent on Monday, Oct. 16th.

  • Thursday, September 14th, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Best Practices for Positive Behavior Support for Students with ADHD

    This is a FREE virtual meeting on Thursday, September 14th, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pacifc Time

    Students with ADHD deserve effective and evidence-based support to help them thrive in school settings while addressing their unique needs in a positive way. This presentation will share the fundamentals of behavior teaching and learning, describe connections between positive behavior support and special education processes such as the Individualized Education Program (IEP), and explore strategies for collaboration between parents/students and educators to develop student-centered and effective supports for behavior learning.

    Presenters: Dr. Jaimee Kidder, Special Education Program Improvement, Program Supervisor, OSPI and Scott Raub, Special Education Policy and Community Engagement, OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction)

    Join Eastside CHADD for a first-time ZOOM presentation to learn how to help those with ADHD learn the skills they need to do well in school.

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page. Your membership helps to support Eastside CHADD to bring you important knowledge about best practices in the field of ADHD.

    To register, please email info@eastside-chadd.org and include the following information:

    1. Put the word ADHD in the subject line.

    2. Your first and last name

    3. Your Eastside CHADD membership number

    4. Email address to receive the ZOOM link

    5. Telephone number so we can contact you in the event of changes to the scheduled event

    We encourage you to invite your pediatricians, educational staff, and therapists to attend this important meeting.

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately (at info@Eastside-CHADD.org) so that your space can be given to another person.

    Please note that this presentation will not be recorded, so please join us 10 minutes before 7 p.m. to learn about how to access this support for your children and your students.

  • Tuesday, May 9th meeting - Leading researcher Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., Presents Key Points About ADHD - Myths and the Reality Among Girls and All Youth with ADHD

    This is a FREE virtual meeting on Tuesday, May 9th - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pacifc Time

    Join Eastside CHADD via Zoom to learn the results of the first longitudinal study of ADHD in girls at 10, 20, 30 year intervals. A noted researcher, Dr. Hinshaw reviews key points (including myth reduction) about ADHD, with emphasis on girls but with applicability to all youth with ADHD. Dr. Hinshaw presents best practices to understand and effectively address ADHD.

    • What is (and is not) ADHD?

    • What are the causes--and what goes on in the brains of individuals with ADHD?

    • What about girls with ADHD--why ignored for so long, and how do their pathways differ from those with boys with ADHD?

    • Does parenting really matter in a condition as 'biological' as ADHD? (NOTE: The answer is yes!). And is there an ideal parenting style?

    • Why is it that, in most cases, it take a combination of medication AND family/school interventions to have a major impact?

    • How can we promote our child's strengths?

    Stephen Hinshaw is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC San Francisco. His research focuses on developmental psychopathology, ADHD in youth and young adults, sex differences, and clinical trials of psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions. He has authored over 410 articles, chapters, and commentaries plus 12 books. His latest book is Straight Talk about Girls with ADHD (Guilford, 2022). His national and international awards include the following:

    • James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award (Association for Psychological Science, 2016)

    • Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Child Development Award (Society for Research in Child Development, 2017)

    • Ruane Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research (Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, 2019)

    • Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award (American Psychological Association, 2020)

    • Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health (National Academy of Medicine, 2020)

    Dr. Hinshaw was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2021 and also received the Outstanding Mentor Award from the Association for Psychological Science (2023). His extensive media coverage includes the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CBS Evening News, Today Show among others.

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

    To register, send an email to: info@Eastside-CHADD.org.   Include the word ADHD in the subject line.

    Please include:

    1. Your name

    2. Your phone number (in case we need to contact you with any schedule changes)

    3. The email address that you will be using.

    4. CHADD members: please sign up by March 1st and include your CHADD membership number (CHADD members have priority, non-members will be placed on a wait-list and notified when a place opens up)

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page.

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately (at info@Eastside-CHADD.org) so that your space can be given to another person.

    All those who are registered will receive the Zoom link from our host by May. 8, 2023.

    This free virtual program will be presented from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Pacifc Time on May 9th, 2023

    Our Zoom enrollment number is limited. We will open the meeting to non-members after priority enrollment.

  • Thursday, March 9th meeting - Beverley Johns Presents "Why Children are Resistant and What We Can Do About it"

    This is a FREE virtual meeting on Thursday, March 9th - 6:45 -8:30 p.m. Pacifc Time

    Beverley Johns explains the WHY of children's behavior when kids say NO or refuse to engage in a task adults ask them to do. Learn effective strategies to help your child or student to engage in a task that we adults assume is doable, but instead is met with negative behavior by our children and/or teens.

    We are fortunate and honored to bring Beverley Johns to the Seattle area via Zoom to help both adults and our children learn and accomplish what once seemed insurmountable. Eastside CHADD is pleased to present Beverley Johns, who brings decades of experience teaching those with learning disabilities who also have behavioral challenges and teaching teachers how to reach and teach those students. Beverley Johns founded a school for kids with these struggles. She has trained special education teachers in different settings. She has authored over 15 books in the field of special education to address anxiety, behavioral and learning challenges. She also has presented at national and international conferences as a keynote speaker on special education topics.

    Register now to save your spot for this important March 9th talk. Priority enrollment is given to Eastside CHADD members so this is a good time to join Eastside CHADD to gain understanding and techniques to help our children who struggle to address their challenges by learning the skills they need to do so. Space is limited so we encourage early registration.

    Do invite your child's teachers and providers to this talk to help us reframe how we interact with our children when we understand the why of what appears to be resistance.

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

    To register, send an email to: info@Eastside-CHADD.org.   Include the word WHY in the subject line.

    Please include:

    1. Your name
    2. Your phone number (in case we need to contact you with any schedule changes)
    3. The email address that you will be using.
    4. CHADD members: please sign up by March 1st and include your CHADD membership number (CHADD members have priority, non-members will be placed on a wait-list and notified when a place opens up)

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page.

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately (at info@Eastside-CHADD.org) so that your space can be given to another person.

    All those who are registered will receive the Zoom link from our host by Mar. 8, 2023.

    This free virtual program will be presented from 6:45 -8:30 p.m. Pacifc Time on March 9th, 2023

    Our Zoom enrollment number is limited. We will open the meeting to non-members after priority enrollment.

    • 2022

  • Tuesday Nov. 29, 2022 meeting - Free Virtual meeting about Assistive Technology

    Learn the latest information about Assistive Technology on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m.

    Eastside CHADD welcomes back Maria Kelley, OTR/L, ATP, Senior AT Specialist, who will present her recommendations for Assistive Technology to help those with ADHD and Learning Disabilities learn in school and later in the workplace.

    This presentation will showcase assistive technology tools, strategies and resources that can help individuals who struggle with attention-related issues and task management.

    Eastside CHADD Members:

    Register for this event by sending an Email to info@Eastside-CHADD.org and include TECH in the subject line.

    Please include email address, phone number, Eastside CHADD membership number to assure priority enrollment.

    Non-Members:

    Register for this event by sending an Email to info@Eastside-CHADD.org and include TECH in the subject line.

    Please include your email address amd phone number.



    The Zoom link to this virtual program will be sent prior to the November 29th meeting.

    This free virtual program will be presented from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2022.

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page.

    Our Zoom enrollment number is limited. We will open the meeting to non-members after priority enrollment.

    More information to come.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 25: "How DVR Helps Adults and Teens with Disabilities Find Jobs"

    To follow up on September's presentation about Special Education Law and 504 Plans, we are pleased to invite you to join us on October 25th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to learn how DVR, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, assists adults and high school students with disabilities to get and keep a job.

    We are fortunate to have two representatives from DVR to share their knowledge with us. Peter Simonson, MSW, CRC, Supervisor, Bellevue DVR, will explain how DVR works with adults who have disabilities find jobs. Holly Montana, MSEd, Regional Transition Consultant, provides teens with Pre-Employment Transition Services including Career Preparation, Self-Advocacy, Education and Training, Transition Planning, and Work Based Learning.

    Our speakers will also show a DVR video of the history of the Rehab Act which led to these helpful DVR programs and what service DVR provides.

    We invite teens to attend this program to learn more about what DVR offers individuals with disabilities to prepare for meaningful work.

    Eastside CHADD Members:

    Please remember that enrollment is limited for this program. Eastside CHADD members can pre-register for this informative virtual program. Email your name, phone number, Eastside CHADD membership number, and email address to info@Eastside-CHADD.org and include DVR in the subject line.

    Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment until Oct. 15th. To join Eastside CHADD for priority enrollment for this and future presentations, go to our JOIN EASTSIDE CHADDD page.

    Non-Members:

    We will open registration to non-members from Oct. 15th to Oct. 24th. Non-members, please send your name, phone number, and email address to info@Eastside-CHADD.org beginning Oct. 15th. Be sure to include DVR in the subject line.

    The Zoom link to this virtual program will be sent on Oct. 24th after 7 p.m.to those who have registered prior to the 7 p.m. deadline.

    This free virtual program will be presented from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2022.



  • Thursday, Sept. 15: Scott Raub explains "How to Get Special Education Services for Your K-12 and 18 to 21-year-old Students"

    This free virtual program will be presented from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.on Sept. 15, 2022.

    Eastside CHADD welcomes Scott Raub, the Special Education Parent & Community Liaison, at OSPI, the Office of Public Instruction. Scott will present a virtual program about how to obtain special education services for your child. You will learn the legal process to help your child learn the skills needed to be independent in school and in the workplace.

    Learn the steps you need to follow to get a comprehensive evaluation to qualify your child for SDI, Specially Designed Instruction, by using the IEP process. Scott will explain how to write IEP's with relevant goals for academic, social, and effective student task initiation and completion. Learn the criteria for Special Education eligibility. What if your child has multiple identified needs?

    Please let others know of this important meeting.

    All participants must register no later than 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14th by sending an email to info@Eastside-CHADD.org . Please include your name, phone number, and email address. Eastside CHADD members, please include your Eastside membership ID number for priority enrollment.

    A Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting to those who preregister with their name and email address. Registration is limited.

    Scott will answer questions sent in advance of the meeting. Send your IEP questions to us at info@Eastside-CHADD.org  by Tuesday, Sept. 13th at 12 noon.

  • Thursday, Mar 24: Vennecia Jackson, M.D.: "The Role of Executive Functions on Learning and Life."

    Hear Vennecia Jackson, M.D., explain and address the complexities of ADHD.

    Dr. Jackson will be presenting this virtual talk on Thursday, March 24, from 6 to 8 p.m Pacific time. Pre-submitted questions will be answered towards the end of that time.

    Dr. Vennecia Jackson is a developmental pediatrician and director of diagnostic services in the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at ScottishRite for Children in Dallas, TX. Dr. Jackson is passionate about the need to understand AD/HD as more than simply problems with attention, distractibility and/or hyperactivity. Trouble with executive functions is manifest in AD/HD related symptoms. The multidisciplinary management of this primary attention disorder should address its impact on day-to-day functioning in school and life outside the academic setting. This is essential for those affected by AD/HD symptoms and the people who have important roles in their lives.

    Dr. Jackson received her medical degree from the East Carolina University School of Medicine and completed a pediatric residency and developmental pediatrics fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia. She is a member of the Dallas County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, International Dyslexia Association, Learning Disabilities Association of Texas and Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION: This program is free to Eastside CHADD members as well as to members of the therapeutic, medical, and educational community.

    Registration is limited. Since this is a CHADD presentation, Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment until March 1, 2022. Become an Eastside CHADD member to attend this talk and to enjoy other membership benefits. To join, click the JOIN EASTSIDE CHADD link on this page (upper left).

    To register, email info@Eastside-CHADD.org . CHADD members need to provide their name, email address, phone number and current CHADD membership number.

    For non-CHADD members who wish to register for this limited enrollment program, please send your name, email address, and phone number to be added to the registration list as of March 1st

    All attendees will be sent the Zoom link close to the lecture date. That link is created only for those who register and not to be sent to non-registrants.

    Dr. Jackson welcomes questions, so please send your questions in advance of the presentation to info@Eastside-CHADD.org .

    We look forward to seeing you at this informative program. Feel free to forward this announcement to your providers, teachers, and other support professionals to invite them to learn about "The Role of Executive Functions on Learning and Life."

    • 2021

  • Wednesday, Dec 8: Ari Tuckman, Psy.D. presents "SERIOUSLY, WE NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO ADULT ADHD"

    Dr. Tuckman will be offering a FREE virtual one hour presentation to IPA and CHADD members on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM (PST) followed by 1/2 hour Q&A.

    ADHD doesn't disappear when someone turns 18. In fact, poorly managed ADHD can create even more struggles for adults than for kids, yet most adults with ADHD are undiagnosed or insufficiently treated. Join us for an important presentation on the many ways that ADHD impacts adults and how to manage it more effectively in order to live a better life. We will go beyond the superficial to offer real understanding and strategies for adults with ADHD, romantic partners, parents, and clinicians. Living with untreated ADHD is like painting the water stains on the ceiling but not fixing the roof first, so let's put our energy into what's going to make the most difference in your life. You will leave this presentation not only wiser, but also fired up to make some positive changes.

    Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST is a psychologist, certified sex therapist, and ADHD expert. He is a popular and dynamic presenter who routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complex concepts understandable and useful. He has given more than 400 presentations, across America and in nine other countries, and is a frequent contributor to podcasts, ADHD publications, and popular press articles. He is the author of four books on adult ADHD. He is a former board member and current conference co-chair for CHADD.

    Priority enrollment will be given to current CHADD members until Nov. 21st. To join or renew your CHADD membership, please do so at CHADD.org. Eastside CHADD is partnering with South King County CHADD, so choose Eastside or South King County as your local group when you become a member.

    To enroll:

    Before Nov. 21st, register at South-King-County@CHADD.net to receive your Zoom link.

    After Nov. 21st, until Dec. 7th, enrollment will open to the public at South-King-County@CHADD.net

    Enrollment is limited.

  • Wednesday, May 19: Scott Raub presents "How to Obtain Special Education for Your Child"

    FREE WEBINAR

    This virtual program will be presented from 7 to 8:45 p.m.

    Eastside CHADD welcomes back Scott Raub, the Special Education Parent & Community Liaison, at OSPI, the Office of Public Instruction. Scott will present a virtual program about how to obtain special education services for your child.

    Districts are evaluating students in person. Learn the steps you need to complete to get a comprehensive evaluation to qualify your child for SDI, Specially Designed Instruction by using the IEP process.

    Please let others know of this important meeting.

    All participants must register no later than 7 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, May 19th by sending an email to: register@eastside-chadd.org to join this free Zoom program.

    An access link will be sent prior to the meeting to preregistered attendees.

    Scott will answer questions sent in advance of the meeting. Send your IEP questions to us at register@eastside-chadd.org by Tuesday, May 18th at 12 noon.

    • 2020

  • Wednesday, June 10: "Understanding Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace: Transitioning from High School to Employment"

    This virtual program is for teens, parents, school staff, college students, and adults in the workplace from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

    Presented by Linda Clemon-Karp, MFA, ADAC, Continuing Education Coordinator at Northwest ADA Center.

    "Now that I'm leaving high school or college, and I'm heading into the workplace, can I still get accommodations like I received in school? Do I have to tell my employer about my disability? If I need an accommodation, how do I ask, and when?"

    Transition age students need to know their rights under the ADA to advocate for themselves as they cross the bridge from high school to employment. This presentation will guide participants through the ADA Title I Reasonable Accommodation process, address disclosure issues, and discuss potential scenarios. This program will also explain the process for college students and adults in the workplace.

    Our presenter, Linda Clemon-Karp serves as Continuing Education Coordinator at Northwest ADA Center, part of the University of Washington's Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation. She provides training, technical assistance, and outreach to professionals, businesses, state and local governments, individuals with disabilities, and others to increase awareness of ADA protections, guidelines, and requirements.

    Linda is a certified ADA Coordinator, and an American Bar Association trained paralegal. Prior to joining Northwest ADA Center, Linda served as Access Text and Technology Program Manager at the University of Washington's Disability Resources for Students office. There, she provided direct service accommodations to students requiring educational materials in alternative formats, predominantly students with invisible disabilities. Linda earned her Bachelor's degree at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, and her Master's at California State University, Fullerton.

    All participants must register no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9th by sending an email to: Eastside@CHADD.org to join this free Zoom program. Your personal link to join the webinar will be sent Wednesday a.m. only to preregistered attendees.

  • Wednesday, May 20: "Considering College?" Bree Callahan, UW ADA/504 Director, Presents: "What to Expect Before You Go"

    This virtual program is for teens, parents, and school staff from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

    Do my accommodations directly transfer from high school to college? Do I have to talk to staff about my disability? What will be different in college for me as person with a disability?

    These are just some of the common questions students and families ask of college Disability Services staff as they explore the transition to college. Join Bree Callahan from the UW to learn more about differences in college as a student with a disability, steps to help prepare for a successful transition, and ask all your questions about getting started in a new school system.

    Bree Callahan currently serves as the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for the University of Washington, working across all campuses and UW Medicine. A key role of the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at the UW is to provide: leadership, coordination and oversight of strategic priorities relating to accessibility. Prior to transitioning to this role in October 2018, Bree served as the Director of Disability Resources for Students at the UW. In this role she oversaw an office charged with facilitation of the accommodation process. DRS works annually with 3000+ students with disabilities, 3200+ faculty/academic staff, and 15 academic colleges and professional schools. Overall Bree has seventeen years' experience in higher education at both two-year and four year institutions within Washington State. She has also served on two WA State Legislative Task Force's examining barriers in place for students with disabilities transitioning and/or transferring to Washington State higher education institutions.

    There will be no charge for this virtual meeting. However, you must register in advance to secure your spot.

    To register for this event, please go to the link provided below and enter your name and email address. On the Wednesday of the meeting you will be sent a Zoom link and password.

    Register at:     https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/breec/390766

    We thank Bree Callahan for making this presentation available during the time of sheltering in place. We will advise you of future presentations. CHADD membership at www.chadd.org is encouraged for you to learn more about ADHD across the lifespan. Please choose Eastside CHADD to support your local group.

    • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, MEETING POSTPONED

  • Wednesday, Mar. 18: "Considering College?" Bree Callahan, UW ADA/504 Director, Presents: "What Parents and Teens Need to Know to be College Ready"

    What to expect, know before you go:

      * Do my accommodations directly transfer from high school to college?
      * Do I have to talk to staff about my disability?
      * What will be different in college for me as person with a disability?

    These are just some of the common questions students and families ask of college Disability Services staff as they explore the transition to college. Join the Bree Callahan from the UW to learn more about differences in college as a student with a disability, steps to help prepare for a successful transition, and ask all your questions about getting started in a new school system.

    Bio

    Bree Callahan currently serves as the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for the University of Washington working across all campuses and UW Medicine. A key role of the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at the UW is to provide: leadership, coordination and oversight of strategic priorities relating to accessibility. Prior to transitioning to this role in October 2018, Bree served as the Director of Disability Resources for Students at the UW. In this role she oversaw an office charged with facilitation of the accommodation process. DRS works annually with 3000+ students with disabilities, 3200+ faculty/academic staff, and 15 academic colleges and professional schools. Overall Bree has seventeen years' experience in higher education at both two-year and four year institutions within Washington State. She has also served on two WA State Legislative Task Force's examining barriers in place for students with disabilities transitioning and/or transferring to Washington State higher education institutions.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 19: Scott Raub, OSPI Special Education Liaison, OSPI "Deep Dive into IEP and 504 plans for Students with Disabilities"

    This important discussion will explore the differences between 504 plans and IEPs and what are the different criteria for eligibility. Learn more about what to look for in your student's 504 plan or IEP so that you can be more effective in working with your school district to get what your student needs.

  • Wednesday, Jan 15: "Considering College?" Bree Callahan, UW ADA/504 Director, Presents: "What Parents and Teens Need to Know to be College Ready"

    Due to safety concerns this meeting was postponed because of a high probability of heavy snow around the time of our meeting. It has been rescheduled for March.

    • 2019

  • Wednesday, November 20: Christine Larson, MD, presents "Sitting on the ADHD Fence" - Understanding ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment

    What is ADHD? Does my child, teen, or young adult have ADHD or . . . ? If so, should I treat it or not? Will medication provide more help than harm? Does ADHD affect only attention in school or does it impact other areas of a person's life? Can ADHD be outgrown? What can I do to help my child develop positive, effective life skills? Christine H. Larson MD, FAAP, answers your questions at this informative meeting. Dr. Larson is a general pediatrician at Allegro Pediatrics in Kirkland. Specializing in ADHD, she works with children, teens, and families on the Eastside. She also provides ADHD training to other pediatricians.

    Please Note: This meeting starts at 6:45

  • Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - Update on Assistive Technology: "What Technology Helps Our Students Succeed in School and College"

    Maria Kelley, OTR/L, UW Assistive Technology Specialist, presents which technology works for students with different needs. Students who use assitive technology(AT) or should use technology are invited to attend this meeting.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 17th.: Leafar Espinoza, Ph.D., presents "Alexa: Is it anxiety or something else? (If only it were that easy)."

    Anxiety can be a normal reaction to stress and serve an adaptive function in protecting an individual from threats. However, when does it become counterproductive and even harmful to the individual? If one suspects anxiety, how can it be distinguished from a medical condition, a developmental disorder, or a neurological condition such as ADHD? Leafar Espinoza ("Dr. Leo") will delve into how anxiety can impact home and school functioning, how parents can identify the symptoms, what steps can be taken to diagnose and treat anxiety, what practical supports can be provided in the home and school, and how parents can respond to their child or adolescent with anxiety.

    Leafar Espinoza, Ph.D., MPH, ABPP is a board-certified clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. Previously working as a psychologist at Seattle Children's Hospital with a part-time private practice at the Center for Child Development, he transitioned to full-time private practice at the CCD in 2017. He specializes in anxiety disorders, with particular interests in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette syndrome, and trichotillomania.

  • Tuesday, June 11: Christine Larson, MD, presents "Sitting on the ADHD Fence"

    Thanks for your understanding that we had to cancel our May meeting at the last minute. Our pr/tech/meeting support man was rear-ended and injured by a speeding car just before that meeting was to begin.

    What is ADHD? Does my child, teen, or young adult have ADHD or . . . ? If so, should I treat it or not? Will medication provide more help than harm? Does ADHD affect only attention in school or does it impact other areas of a person's life? Can ADHD be outgrown? What can I do to help my child develop positive, effective life skills? Christine H. Larson MD, FAAP, answers your questions at this informative meeting. Dr. Larson is a general pediatrician at Allegro Pediatrics in Kirkland. Specializing in ADHD, she works with children, teens, and families on the Eastside. She also provides ADHD training to other pediatricians.

  • Tuesday, May 21: Christine Larson, MD, presents "Sitting on the ADHD Fence"

    Christine Larson, M.D.'s talk on ADHD was rescheduled for Tuesday, June 11th

  • Tuesday, April 23rd: Hilarie Cash, Ph.D., "Understanding Screen Time"

    The increased reliance upon computers, large and small, has led to concerns about their pervasive role in our lives. Is there a difference between in person communication and online communication? What is FOMO and how does it affect sleep and mental health? How does screen time affect cognitive, language, and emotional development of very young brains? What effect do video games have upon developing brains? Do parents need to set limits? Do kids need to set limits? Why? Now that the World Health Organization has declared video gaming disorder a mental health condition, what is at stake in unlimited screen time?

    Dr. Hilarie Cash is co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer for reSTART Life, PLLC, a residential program (first in the US or Canada) designed explicitly for adults and adolescents who are experiencing serious problems because of addiction to the Internet and video games (www.netaddictionrecovery.com). She began her work in the emerging field of Internet addiction in the mid-90's. In 2008, she co-authored the book Video Games and Your Kids: How Parents Stay in Control. Dr. Cash is recognized as one of the nation's leading experts in the growing field of Internet and video game addiction. She is a public speaker, workshop presenter and has appeared in well over 600 news reports about Internet addiction.

    Teens are Welcome

  • Thursday, March 21st: Scott Raub, OSPI: "Special Education Services Update"

    Scott Raub, OSPI Special Education Liaison, presents an update for parents and educators to understand new policies and special education services for students in K-12 and up to age 21.

  • Tuesday, February 19th: Hilarie Cash, Ph.D., "Understanding Screen Time"

    Due to unexpected family emergency, Hilarie has provided another speaker, Johnny Tock, who will present in her place. Bring your questions.

    The increased reliance upon computers, large and small, has led to concerns about their pervasive role in our lives. Is there a difference between in person communication and online communication? What is FOMO and how does it affect sleep and mental health? How does screen time affect cognitive, language, and emotional development of very young brains? What effect do video games have upon developing brains? Do parents need to set limits? Do kids need to set limits? Why? Now that the World Health Organization has declared video gaming disorder a mental health condition, what is at stake in unlimited screen time?

    Dr. Hilarie Cash is co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer for reSTART Life, PLLC, a residential program (first in the US or Canada) designed explicitly for adults and adolescents who are experiencing serious problems because of addiction to the Internet and video games (www.netaddictionrecovery.com). She began her work in the emerging field of Internet addiction in the mid-90's. In 2008, she co-authored the book Video Games and Your Kids: How Parents Stay in Control. Dr. Cash is recognized as one of the nation's leading experts in the growing field of Internet and video game addiction. She is a public speaker, workshop presenter and has appeared in well over 600 news reports about Internet addiction.

    Teens are Welcome

  • Tuesday, January 15th: Kristi Kwon Ph.D.: "Parenting Stategies"

    Kristi Kwon, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, talks about the why and what of parenting strategies when ADHD, Anxiety, Executive Function, Learning Disorders are in the picture. Details to follow.

    • 2018

  • Tuesday, November 20th: Hilarie Cash, Ph.D., "Understanding Screen Time"

    Cancelled due to presenter's emergency

  • Thursday, October 25th: Joel Nigg, Ph.D., "ADHD: A primer and update on lifestyle and alternative treatments"

    Joel Nigg, Ph.D., will provide an orientation to what ADHD is and how to think about it. He will then summarize the controversy on genetic and environmental effects, and focus on emerging evidence for how lifestyle and alternative treatments can supplement standard treatments to maximize progress for you and your family. Q&A will follow.

    Dr. Nigg is a Professor in the OHSU Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience and Director of the Division of Psychology in Psychiatry. He also serves as the Director of the ADHD Program, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland. Dr. Nigg authored the book, Getting Ahead of ADHD published by Guilford Press, 2017.

    • Please note that the following meeting is being held on THURSDAY due to a scheduling conflict

  • Thursday, September 20th: Dr. Harlan Gephart, What parents need to know about ADHD

    We welcome Dr. Harlan Gephart who will bring us the latest need-to-know information about ADHD. Dr. Gephart, a very experienced developmental pediatrician who has evaluated, treated individuals, and provided support and education for those with ADHD in the greater Seattle area, speaks to us in our first meeting in our new space on Thursday, Sept. 20. Dr. Gephart is a UW School of Medicine Emeritus Clinical Professor. Dr. Gephart continues to train the next generation of pediatricians through the Reach Institute. We celebrate the publication of his new book about ADHD to be published this September.

    Dr. Gephart will speak about the comprehensive nature of ADHD and its effects upon so many aspects of life. Dr. Gephart will explain how he talks about ADHD to patients of different age groups and to their parents. He will also explain how parents can talk with their children at different points in development so that they really understand what ADHD is to enlist them in their own self-care.

    When parents understand ADHD, they are more able to effectively have a meaningful conversation with their kids to allow them to be good self-advocates and treatment partners with their doctors, their teachers, and their peers.

    Time: 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Tuesday, June 5th: ADD and Loving It - A Movie about ADHD

    This movie features the well-known Canadian comedian, Patrick McKenna, who brings his wit and humor to the exploration of his own diagnosis of ADHD. Rick Green, the writer, actor, and comedian of the Red Green show, wrote and directed this documentary. Audience: Older teens and adults.

    This movie has something for ALL parents.

    We will also show a special short about waiting and executive function.

    Note that due to a scheduling conflict this meeting will be held the FIRST Tuesday of June.

  • Tuesday, May 15th: Scott Raub, OSPI Special Ed Liaison: "Who Do You Call When You Need Help with Special Education Issues?"

    We welcome Scott Raub from the OSPI Special Education Department. He will explain how he helps families get access to meaningful service. Scott will cover the special education process from initial referral and Child Find to what happens beyond the referral. Please submit your questions in advance to eastside@chadd.net to help us plan our meeting time together. We will try to take questions at the meeting if time permits.

    Scott Raub is the Special Education Parent and Community Liaison for the State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). He serves as a resource for information about the special education process to students, families, educators, and community members throughout the state. Scott has worked with students and families in education throughout his entire career. He earned his law degree from American University Washington College of Law and is a member of the California State Bar. He also has bachelor's degrees in political science and communication studies, and a master's degree in counseling psychology from the University of San Diego. He is originally from Southern California, an avid volleyball player, and proud father of two.

  • Tuesday, April 17th: Olga Caffee, LMHCA, EdS: "Parenting Your ADHD Child"

    We welcome Olga Caffee to Eastside CHADD to learn about positive ways to parent in those ADHD moments. Learn to think about using a positive, collaborative model to deal with those difficult situations. Olga is a licensed school psychologist, who also works with families in her private practice. She trained with Ross Greene to learn his collaborative approach. She also employs the Social Thinking Model in her work with families.

  • Tuesday, March 20, 2018: Nina de Lacy, M.D.: "The Dynamic Brain - Leading Edge Approaches from Systems Neuroscience to Brain Functional Differences in ADHD, Autism and Neurodevelopmental Differences"

    Nina de Lacy, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, presents her work which uses fMRI and other leading edge approaches to understand ADHD and Executive Function. She holds an academic appointment at the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. She serves as the Co-Director of the Developmental Neuropsychiatry Program in the Division of Neurodevelopmental Medicine at Seattle Childrens.

  • Tuesday, February 20, 2018: Harlan Gephart, MD: What Every ADHD Student and Parent Needs to Know - How ADHD impacts someone throughout the lifespan, and what can we do about it!

    Join the conversation with Harlan Gephart, M.D., Developmental Pediatrician and UW School of Medicine Emeritus Clinical Professor, to learn about ADHD. Dr. Gephart brings his extensive expertise and experience in ADHD to address your questions. Not only has Dr. Gephart diagnosed and treated many with ADHD, he continues to train physicians through his work at the REACH Institute and abroad. Dr. Gephart, author of the soon-to-be published “ADHD Complex,” will discuss how we can we help our ADHD children achieve emotional, academic, social, and vocational success.

  • Tuesday, January 16, 2018: Sam Zinner, MD: ADHD, Tics, and Tourette Syndrome: The Whole Tic & Kaboodle

    Join Dr. Zinner for an update on tics, Tourette syndrome, and ADHD. Tics occur in up to 1 in every 4 children at some point. For most, these tics will be a temporary "rite of passage" of childhood, but for many, their tics will persist. Among these children, tics usually will be one of several related problems that can interfere with learning, social interactions and general health. Dr. Zinner will explore the 100-year history of Tourette syndrome, what we now understand about how and why people have tics, and more important, why tics relate to ADHD and other challenges in behavior and brain-based development. He will answer questions about evaluation and management for tics and these co-occurring conditions. How do kids with tics deal with peers and teachers in the social environment?

    Samuel Zinner, MD is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician with the U.W. and Seattle Children's Hospital. His research and educational interests focus on tic disorders and their frequent cooccurring conditions, including challenges in neurological development and behavior. Dr. Zinner served on the Medical Advisory Board of the national Tourette Association for 15 years, and has been a frequent national and international speaker on the topic of Tourette syndrome and co-occurring conditions.

    • 2017

  • Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - What Do I Do When My Child Needs Help Learning in School?

    Molly Baasch, Washington Education Association, explains how parents get help in school for their child with a disability. What programs exist in school and how do we access those programs? What is the difference between a 504 Plan and a Special Education IEP? How do schools help students who have trouble with emotional regulation and executive function? What if my child is getting “help,” but is not making progress? Please join us to learn how we can collaborate with schools to help our children progress and thrive. Ms. Baasch coordinates WEA programs to train parents and teachers in special education law.

    Audience - Parents of Pre-school through K-12 students
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2017: How Does the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Affect You in College and in the Workplace?

    Come learn what happens when those with disabilities such as ADHD, dyslexia, and other disabilities enter college and the workplace. How does college and the workplace differ from the K-12 system? Michael Richardson, Director of the Northwest ADA Center, will explain how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers disclosure and accommodations related to employment situations. Should we disclose? When and how do we do so? Do we have the right to automatic accommodations or do we negotiate with employers once we are employed? Can we be fired? Michael will present an overview of disabilities/ADHD in employment and the job-seeking process and how the ADA provides you with rights and responsibilities.

    Mr. Richardson provides technical assistance, continuing education and technical consultation services related to compliance with accessibility provisions of the ADA. He deals with related federal and state requirements for professionals, businesses, state and local government agencies and consumers.

    Audience : Adults and Teens. This program is for teens preparing to enter college, college students, parents, those seeking a job or those with a job.

  • Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - Sitting on the ADHD Fence - Christine Larson, M.D.

    Do you wonder if your child has ADHD? Could you have ADHD? What is ADHD? Why do we need to know how ADHD affects learning, work, life, and love? Christine Larson, M.D., FAAP, answers your questions at this informative meeting. Learn how we diagnose and treat ADHD, which affects both males and females. What can parents do to help their children develop positive, effective, life skills? Dr. Larson specializes in working with kids and parents in the Kirkland area.
  • Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - Family Movie Night and Party

    NOTE: We're meeting the SECOND Tuesday, rather than the third.

    We'll be having a year-end party for our final meeting of this school year until we meet on September 19th. Join us for an evening of laughter, suspense, and the unusual. Bring your family to this social event. Movie snacks and refreshments will be served. The animated movie, "Ernest and Celestine" will be a special treat for the entire family. It is the story of the unlikely friendship between a bear, Ernest, and a young mouse named Celestine. The movie was nominated for an Oscar and won fifteen awards, including at the Cannes Film Festival. Although this is not a movie about ADHD, it celebrates the value of appreciating who we are and the importance of mutual friendship.

    Ernest and Celestine

  • Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - Executive Function Update: Skills for School and Life

    Researchers in the field of Executive Function (EF) have identified the skills for successful learning and living. EF skills develop in early childhood. Learn the latest research findings so that you can help your child acquire these essential skills. EF is more than "doing and turning in homework." Understand how EF affects key academic skills in reading, writing, and math.

    Barbara Bennett, M.A., private practice Educational Therapist, specializes in teaching EF skills to students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disorders, so that each student learns "how to learn" and how to master academic skills. Ms. Bennett trained with key national figures in the fields of ADHD and learning disabilities. She continues to learn from up-to-date research and clinical practices. She also consults with teachers and clinicians to improve learning in the classroom and at home. Ms. Bennett collaborates with pediatricians and medical professionals to facilitate the early identification of learning, attention, and executive function challenges.

  • Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - Why do We Test Individual Skills and Abilities?

    Julie Quamma, Ph.D., Associate Director of the UW Learn Clinic returns to explain the importance of individual testing to aid in learning, accommodations, and special education. She will discuss the cognitive and educational tests and what they measure. What role do questionnaires play in diagnosis of ADHD, anxiety, and depression? How do we assess memory, executive function, and processing speed? When should we seek an evaluation?

  • Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - DVR Services for Individuals with Disabilities

    David Stewart, MA, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, explains how the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) can help those with disabilities find meaningful employment. Join us to learn how and when to qualify for these helpful programs to find work. David has worked in the field of rehabilitation for over 10 years and is now in his second year with Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, both from Western Washington University. David has experience working with individuals with a variety of disabilities in an array of environments. David values the importance of employment and is skilled at identifying an individual's vocational goal. He instills an attitude of empowerment, placing emphasis on an individual's strengths and abilities. He assesses barriers to employment so that his clients can reach their goals to get and to keep a job. This program is for teens, college students, young adults, and adults.

  • Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - Sitting on the ADHD Fence

    Do you wonder if your child has ADHD? What is ADHD? Why do we need to know how ADHD affects learning, work, life, and love? Christine Larson, M.D., FAAP, answers your questions at this informative meeting. Learn how we diagnose and treat ADHD, which affects both males and females. What can parents do to help their children develop positive, effective, life skills? Dr. Larson specializes in working with kids and parents in the Kirkland area.

  • Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - Managing the Attention Spotlight: ADHD and Anxiety

    Chris McCurry, Ph.D. returns to Eastside CHADD to help us understand the both ADHD and anxiety. This 90-minute presentation (plus 30 minutes for Q&A) describes the common origins of both ADHD and anxiety and what we, as parents and as clinicians, can do to help. Topics covered will include temperament, early psychosocial development, and the executive functions of the developing brain. Strategies for supporting and encouraging our children will be presented.

    Chris McCurry, Ph.D. is a husband, a father, and a clinical child psychologist in Seattle, Washington. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood anxiety. He is the author of two books, one for parents and one for clinicians; Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance (2009) from New Harbinger Publications, and Working with Parents of Anxious Children: Therapeutic Strategies for Communication, Coping & Change (2015) from W.W. Norton.

    • 2016

  • Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - "Life In Front of the Screen" Speaker - Hilarie Cash, Ph.D.

    What is the lure of high tech devices? How do they affect child and teen brains? What role does screen time play in emotional regulation and social interactions? Dr. Cash, author of Video Games & Your Kids: How Parents Stay in Control, specializes in working with individuals who "need their screen" time. She was interviewed in the important movie, Screenagers, about the increasing need for parents and kids to set limits on screen time. This program is for parents, adults, and teens. Bring your questions.

  • Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - Jyoti Mishra, Ph.D., University of California San Francisco - Technology and Learning: "Inventing Serious Games for Brighter Brains."

    Eastside CHADD's Oct. 18th special meeting features Dr. Mishra. Join us to hear her talk, "Inventing Serious Games for Brighter Brains."

    Kids and adults can learn immensely from game play. But today's commercial media, tech and games are not designed to enrich brains. Teams of neuroscientists along with clinical and industry partners are now leading efforts to innovate novel neurotechnologies that can be delivered as games, but are designed with the purpose to enhance brain and cognitive health and mental wellbeing.

    Dr. Jyoti Mishra will describe her research in this domain, especially for children with attention deficit disorder. Dr. Mishra grew up in New Delhi, India and was introduced to research in the neurosciences during her Master's training at the National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS). It was love at first sight and no looking elsewhere from that moment on. In 2008, she obtained her Ph.D. in Computational Neurobiology from UC San Diego under the mentorship of Dr. Steven Hillyard and Dr. Terry Sejnowski. She then moved to San Francisco in 2009 for a unique joint post-doctoral training opportunity bridging industry and academia between the Gazzaley lab & the Brain Plasticity Institute (BPI) at PositScience. She is now Assistant Professor in the departments of Neurology and Psychiatry.

  • Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - Assistive Technology 101: What Technology Helps Our Students Succeed in School and College

    Maria Kelley, OTR/L, UW Assistive Technology Specialist, presents which technology works for students with different needs. Students who use assitive technology(AT) or should use technology are invited to attend this meeting.

  • Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - Party and Video Night: "ADD and Loving It"

    "ADD and Loving It" will be presented at our June 21st meeting, 6:30 to 9 p.m. This Canadian video features key researchers and clinicians in both Canada and the U.S. This video is worth watching because of the solid information to understand ADHD as we watch a well-known comedian go through the process of diagnosis and treatment. Not only is this video informative, it is filled with humor and insight. Bring your family to watch with you.

    We will also have our silent auction of books on ADHD at 6:30 and then welcome summer with a party. Bring cash or check if you want to bid.

  • Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - Thinking about Dyslexia - Decoding to Comprehension.

    Barbara Bennett, M.A., Educational Therapist, Educational Consultant, ADHD Coach, brings us the latest evidence-based information about best practices for reading intervention for dyslexia. Ms. Bennett began her professional life in the dyslexia field at the Pediatric Reading and Language Development Clinic, University of California, San Francisco. As a private practice educational therapist, her life-long passion to teach students how to think, read, write, and do math from pre-school through adulthood is based upon the scientific and the clinical advances in understanding dyslexia. Tonight's conversation will address the "why" and "what" of reading assessments to guide effective intervention strategies. Learn about the interplay between ADHD, anxiety, executive function, language, and social thinking skills as they impact dyslexia remediation. What role does imagination play in creating skilled readers?

  • Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - Everything you need to know about ADHD but are afraid to ask.

    Harlan Gephart, M.D., Emeritus Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Univ. of Washington School of Medicine, explains ADHD. Dr. Gephart trains pediatricians across the country to help children and their parents understand ADHD. What is ADHD? How do we diagnose and treat ADHD? Bring your questions so you can help your children, their teachers, and you effectively work with these challenging conditions.

  • Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - IEP Training, Part 2 - 6:45PM - 9:15PM

    SAVE THE DATES: Two-part IEP classes:
    Part 1 - Feb.16th
    Part 2 - March 15th.
    You must attend both sessions

    PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL HOURS FOR THIS EVENT: 6:45PM - 9:15PM
    Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Please arrive early to volunteer. Eastside CHADD is an all-volunteer group. The presentation will begin promptly at 6:45.

    This class creates a framework used to create programs for students with disabilities. It outlines the responsibilities for educators and the rights for students with disabilities. Violations of the laws can cause school districts to lose money or be required to do additional work through complaint and/or monitoring processes. Participants in this workshop develop understand of how laws, rules, and regulations affect practice in providing programs for students in special education. Discussions include:

    * Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE),
    * Appropriate student evaluation,
    * Individualized Education Program (IEP),
    * Least Restrictive Environment (LRE),
    * Specially Designed Instruction (SDI),
    * Parent and student participation in decision-making,
    * Procedural due process, and Discipline.

    • 2015

  • Tuesday, January 19: Special Education Law Class - Enrollment limited. Register at eastside@CHADD.net. Include name, e-mail, and phone number.

    SAVE THE DATES - FREE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW TRAINING WITH PAT STEINBURG, Special Education Law Cadre Trainer

    This class is designed to respond to the questions generated by the participants. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has the information they need to understand and to navigate the Special Education process.

    This class creates a framework used to create programs for students with disabilities. It outlines the responsibilities for educators and the rights for students with disabilities. Violations of the laws can cause school districts to lose money or be required to do additional work through complaint and/or monitoring processes. Participants in this workshop develop understand of how laws, rules, and regulations affect practice in providing programs for students in special education. Discussions include:

    * Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE),
    * Appropriate student evaluation,
    * Individualized Education Program (IEP),
    * Least Restrictive Environment (LRE),
    * Specially Designed Instruction (SDI),
    * Parent and student participation in decision-making,
    * Procedural due process, and Discipline.

  • Tuesday, November 17: Dr. Andrew Fleming: How to Make & Keep Friends - Skills for Teens & Young Adults from the PEERS Program

    A program for teens, young adults, their parents and their teachers

    Strong friendships and social connections are among the most important factors that influence our happiness and well-being. At the same time, the social world that teens and young adults inhabit is complex, rapidly changing, and often hard to navigate, especially when difficulty with attention and impulsivity are in the mix. What can teens and young adults do to skillfully build and maintain social connections? How can they reduce teasing, bullying, and arguments? What about using humor effectively? Or just having a good conversation that promotes friendship?

    Dr. Andrew Fleming will lead an interactive presentation of key skills from the PEERS program, an evidence-based social skills training program focused on making and keeping friends, especially for individuals with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and other similar concerns. The presentation will include handouts with concrete steps for these skills, as well as plenty of recommendations for books and other resources on the subject.

    Dr. Fleming is a clinical psychologist, founder of The Seattle Clinic, and a member of the clinical faculty at the University of Washington. Dr. Fleming completed his doctoral study in child clinical psychology at the University of Washington, his internship in child & adolescent psychology at the UCLA Medical Center, and fellowship at the UW School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. His research focuses on improving interventions for teens, young adults, and families affected by ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, eating disorders, and suicidal behavior. Dr. Fleming completed a specialty rotation with Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, creator of the PEERS program, and is a certified PEERS clinician.

  • Tuesday, October 20: Michael Richardson: How Does the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Affect You in College and in the Workplace?

    This year's 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act is a time for reflection and celebration. This talk is the follow-up program to our September K-12 504 program. The presentation is recommended for those already in internships or the workplace, but who need to know how they can and should access the on-the-job accommodations that they need. Mr. Richardson will explain accommodations for those who are in college, internships, and/or the workplace as well as for those who will enter college, internships, and the workplace. Teens should attend so that they can begin to prepare now for accommodations post-high school.

    What happens when those with disabilities such as ADHD, dyslexia, and other disabilities enter the workplace? How does the workplace differ from the K-12 system? Michael Richardson, Director of the Northwest ADA Center, will explain how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers disclosure and accommodations related to employment situations. Should we disclose? Do we have the right to automatic accommodations or do we negotiate with employers once we are employed? Michael will present an overview of disabilities/ADHD in employment and the job-seeking process and how the ADA provides you with rights and responsibilities.

    Mr. Richardson provides technical assistance, continuing education and technical consultation services related to compliance with accessibility provisions of the ADA. He deals with related federal and state requirements for professionals, businesses, state and local government agencies and consumers.

  • Tuesday, September 15: Mallory Sullivan: Navigating Section 504, Step-by-Step

    This presentation will provide a step-by-step overview of Section 504, from how schools determine eligibility to developing accommodations for students with disabilities. The presentation will share important strategies for working with Section 504 teams, including strategies for developing and implementing Section 504 plans, and information for tackling challenging Section 504 issues, such as health plans and extracurricular activities. Ms. Sullivan will also share helpful tips to navigate resources to advocate for your student.

    Teens are encouraged to attend.

    MALLORY SULLIVAN is a Program Supervisor in the Equity & Civil Rights Office at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). The Equity & Civil Rights office promotes equal access, academic inclusion, and full educational participation in Washington public schools. Ms. Sullivan provides assistance to parents, students, and school employees to resolve allegations of discrimination, conducts civil rights trainings, and monitors school districts to ensure that their policies, procedures, and practices do not result in discrimination. Before joining OSPI, she worked as an attorney with Seattle-based law firm where her practice focused on school law, including civil rights compliance and litigation. She attended University of Washington and University of Washington School of Law.

  • Tuesday, June 16: Special Meeting - Why I Need to Know How McCleary Affects My Children - Now and in the Future

    Eastside CHADD presents a special evening to bring you important information about the progress of the McCleary decision. ALL Washington students are impacted by this WA Supreme Court decision. Will the state legislature fully fund our schools by the time we meet? If so, what does that money mean to me and my children? If the legislature does not fully fund our schools, how will that affect my children's education?

    Education is the paramount duty of the state. Learn how our state lawmakers are addressing the lack of ample and stable funding for education, what the Supreme Court is doing to monitor the progress, and what it all means for your child.

    Speaker: Linda Hanson - Government Relations/Community Engagement Consultant for Network for Excellence in Washington Schools (NEWS)

  • Tuesday, May 19: Barbara Bennett, M.A. - How to Understand, Teach, and Parent Capable Kids Who Process Slowly.

    Learn why "smart enough" kids take so long to get so little done. How do slow processing speeds affect learning and accomplishment at school, home, socially, and later on the job? Slower processing speeds are linked with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disorders. Are there effective strategies to reduce conflicts when your slow processing child is out of synch with the demands of a fast-paced world? What can parents and teachers do to increase output? Join Barbara Bennett, M.A., Educational Therapist, Educational Consultant, and ADHD Coach to help those with slow processing speeds succeed more effectively.

  • Tuesday, April 21: Chris McCurry, Ph.D, Psychologist: Navigating our children's anxiety

    Dr. McCurry discusses every day strategies for neutralizing our children's worries and anxieties.

    Dr. McCurry's presentation materials can be viewed at the following links:
    Dr. McCurry's Presentation
    Books for parents and kids
    Validation

  • Tuesday, March 17: Assistive Technology 101: What Technology Helps Our Students Succeed in School and College

    Maria Kelley, OTR/L, UW Assistive Technology Specialist, presents which technology works for students with different needs. She will also discuss the pros and cons of learning via the net or on-line. Students who use technology are invited to attend this meeting.

  • Tuesday, February 17: "How to Prepare for College Before You Go"

    Join college disability support directors and staff to Learn How to Prepare for College BEFORE the First Day of Class. How does college differ from the K-12 educational system? What can students learn now to prepare for the independent college learning environment? How do I qualify for support services at the college level? What support services are available in college? Join Bree Callahan, UW Support Services Director, Al Souma, Counselor, Seattle Central College, Nina Parker-Cohen, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and UW Learning Specialist, and moderator Barbara Bennett, M.A., Educational Therapist, in this interactive presentation to prepare for success after high school. Teens are encouraged to attend this important meeting.

  • Tuesday, January 20: Preetam Bandla, M.D., "Sleep and ADHD"

    Dr. Bandla, Pediatric Sleep specialist, returns to explain the latest science about sleep and ADHD. Why is sleep important for our bodies, attention,mood, and learning. How does technology affect the brain?

    • 2014

  • Tuesday, October 21: Pat Steinburg - "How Common Core Standards Affect Your Child"

    Pat Steinburg returns to Eastside CHADD to begin the school year with the latest information about the significant curriculum changes in your local district and WA state. This program is a "must attend" for every parent who now has children in schools or who has children who will soon enter our schools. We invite teachers and school staff to join us to learn about Common Core in the classroom. Pat is very familiar with WA State OSPI standards with her expertise as a Special Education Law Cadre trainer.

    Ms. Steinburg will provide background information on the Common Core Standards, including who wrote them and why. In addition, the potential positive and negative effects of the Common Core on students with disabilities will be discussed.

  • Tuesday, November 18: Dee Vixie, pediatric nurse and parent, leads a discussion of the video Winning at Parenting.

    Barbara Coloroso, a national CHADD presenter, in this video, explains how parents can teach their kids to think, then act.

  • Tuesday, September 16: Dr. Harlan Gephart - "Pediatric Tips to Empower Parents to Understand and to Advocate for their ADHD Child"

    Meet pediatrician Dr. Harlan Gephart, who brings us the latest knowledge on ADHD, so that we can be informed about how to best help ourselves and our children.

    Dr. Gephart, with his many years of diagnosing and treating those with ADHD, presents tips on how to advocate for ADHD children in the school setting. School is a complex experience which can challenge ADHD children and their parents. Is there more to ADHD than diagnosis and medical treatment? How do we work with schools to understand and address the many needs that accompany ADHD? Is medication enough to help ADHD kids thrive in school? What if kids are not on medication? Why and when do parents seek a 504 or an IEP?

    Eastside CHADD celebrates ADHD Awareness Month early with Dr, Harlan Gephart who has pioneered a whole child approach to treating ADHD in the Seattle region.

  • Tuesday, May 20: Dr. Marshall Raskind - Life Success for Students with Learning Disabilities: What Does the Research Say?
    While acknowledging the importance of "school success," it is critical not to discount the broader notion of "life success". Drawing from his own 20-year study that traced the lives of children with learning disabilities from childhood into adulthood, Dr. Marshall Raskind will discuss the factors predictive of positive life outcomes. He will also present a conceptual model for fostering these "success attributes" in youth with learning disabilities.

    Dr. Marshall Raskind, an educational researcher and consultant, is the former Director of Research and Special Projects at the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation in San Francisco. He served as Director of Research at the Frostig Center in Pasadena, California. He headed the California State University, Northridge Learning Disability Program and Computer Access Lab. He has served as consulting editor to the Journal of Learning Disabilities, Learning Disability Quarterly, Annals of Dyslexia, Journal of Special Education Technology, and Intervention in School and Clinic. Dr. Raskind is a Fellow and past Vice President of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities, as well as a former member of the Research Committee of the Council for Learning Disabilities, and the Professional Advisory Board of the National Center for Learning Disabilities.

    His research interests are in the areas of learning disabilities across the lifespan, factors predictive of "life success," assistive technology, and most recently, the impact of online social networking on children with learning and attention problems.

  • Tuesday, April 15: Barbara Bennett, M.A. - Executive Function, Learning, and Common Core for Students with Learning Challenges
    Barbara Bennett, M.A., discusses the latest, evidence-based information about executive function from key researchers in the fields of learning disabilities and ADHD. What is executive function? How does the presence or absence of key elements of executive function facilitate or hinder learning for students who bring learning challenges to the classroom? How can implementing executive function theory help our students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, math, and oral and written language disabilities? How will the increased academic demands of common core impact these students?

    Barbara Bennett, M.A., is a private practice Educational Therapist, Educational Consultant, and ADHD Coach. Ms. Bennett trained with key national figures in the fields of ADHD and learning disabilities. She continues to learn from up-to-date research and clinical practices. She will share her extensive knowledge of theory and its application to real-life in her many years of teaching students to become independent, skilled individuals. She also consults with teachers and clinicians to improve learning in the classroom and at home. Ms. Bennett collaborates with pediatricians and medical professionals to facilitate the early identification of learning, attention, and executive function challenges.

  • Tuesday, March 18: Dr. Jessica Horsfall - Demystifying Neuropsychological and Educational Assessment: What do the test results mean for your child?
    Demystifying Neuropsychological and Educational Assessment: What do the test results mean for your child? Learn how processing, memory, and language difficulties impact your child's learning.

    Dr. Horsfall is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in the comprehensive neuropsychological assessment of learning disorders, ADHD/ADD, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neurological disorders and syndromes (epilepsy, memory disorders, brain injury/concussion, and brain tumors). Dr. Horsfall recently relocated to Washington from California where she was an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Services at the UCLA Medical Psychology Assessment Center (MPAC) at the Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. At UCLA she was responsible for the training of all interns and postdoctoral fellows in the neuropsychology program and was the primary neuropsychologist for the neuro-rehabilitation, neurosurgery, and epilepsy services. Dr. Horsfall received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Yale University and Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and completed a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at UCLA. Dr. Horsfall currently practices in Bellevue, WA.

    • 2013

  • Tuesday, February 18: Michael Richardson - What is the Americans with Disability Act and How Does it Affect Those with ADHD?

    Teens: Important information for High School Students.

    What happens when those with disabilities such as ADHD enter the workplace? How does the workplace differ from the K-12 system? Michael Richardson, of the Northwest ADA Center, will explain how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers disclosure and accommodations related to employment situations. Should we disclose? Do we have the right to automatic accommodations or do we negotiate with employers once we are employed? Michael will present an overview of disabilities/ADHD in employment and the job-seeking process and how the ADA provides you with rights and responsibilities.

    Michael Richardson is the Co-director of the NW ADA Center in Mountlake Terrace, WA. He provides technical assistance, continuing education and technical consultation services related to compliance of facility and public rights-of-way with accessibility provisions of the ADA and other related federal and state requirements for professionals, businesses, state and local government agencies and consumers.

  • Tuesday, January 21: Mark Stein, Ph.D. - ADHD Parents Parenting Their ADHD Children.
    Mark A. Stein, Ph.D., will talk about ADHD in parents and its effects on child ADHD and treatment. He will also review innovations in ADHD treatment along with recent research findings on ADHD medications. New to the Northwest, Dr. Stein will be developing innovative clinical programs for ADHD throughout the lifespan as director of the PEARL Clinic at Seattle Children's Hospital and as a Professor of Psychiatry at University of Washington. He was previously Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Chicago, and George Washington University. An active clinician and researcher specializing in ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults for over 30 years, Dr. Stein has written over 90 scientific articles, and co-edited the text book, Attention Deficits and Hyperactivity in Children and Adults (Marcel Dekker, 1999). He has researched personalized ADHD treatment, sleep problems, and genetics. Dr. Stein and colleagues identified the first replicated susceptibility gene for ADHD in 1995. He has helped develop numerous ADHD medications such as Concerta and Atomoxetine. He currently researches pharmacogenetics, treatment of mothers with ADHD, sleep, and side effects of ADHD medications.

  • Thursday, Dec. 12th from 7 to 9 p.m Eastside CHADD presents a special "How to" Q&A Meeting to learn options for resolving Special Ed./504 problems.

    Eastside CHADD has invited Pat Steinburg to spend the evening responding to your questions regarding special education and Section 504. Pat has many years of experience as a trainer on special education law, IEP development and Section 504. She has trained many parents and teachers to learn about Special Education Law in Washington.

    If you have questions about initiating special education, monitoring your child's plans, or what to do if the plans do not work, then this special December meeting is for you.

  • Tuesday, November 19: Dr. Harlan Gephart - ADHD Across the Lifespan: How to Recognize and Treat

    Dr. Harlan Gephart, noted national expert who trains pediatricians in the diagnosis and effective management of ADHD, will explain what parents, their children, and teachers need to know about ADHD. He will explain the new diagnostic criteria for ADHD. Dr. Gephart will share his extensive expertise about ADHD to help us understand how to develop a comprehensive approach to treating this multi-faceted condition.

    Please note that Dr. Gephart will also talk about ADHD in adults.

    Barbara Bennett, M.A., Educational Therapist,/Educational Consultant, ADHD Coach, will present a brief summary of the International Dyslexia Association International Meeting Sessions on Executive Function.
  • Tuesday, October 15: Panel Discussion - What to Know Before You Go. How to Prepare for College Success Now.
     Our panel of experts will prepare you and your teens to get ready for college. What skills and habits do students need to develop before they leave high school? How do parents prepare their teens to learn how to work independently? How does college differ from high school? What do we need to know when we have the opportunity and time to prepare in advance? What promise does the Common Core Curriculum offer to change the current statistic that 75% of incoming community college students must take remedial education courses? Join Bree Callahan, UW Student Services Director; Al Souma, Disability Support Services Director, Seattle Central College; Kim Thompson, MSW, Disability Services Director, Shoreline Community College; Pat Steinburg, MA, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Panel Moderator, Barbara Bennett, M.A., Educational Therapist/Educational Consultant/ADHD Coach.

  • Tuesday, September 17: Chris McCurry, Ph.D, Psychologist - Zest and Marshmallows: Preparing Our Children for Success in the World.
     Being smart helps, but it takes more! This talk will describe recent, and not so recent, ideas about what makes for success in academics and in life. Parents and teachers will learn how to identify and encourage practical life skills and habits all kids need to succeed.

  • Tuesday, June 18: Barbara Bennett, M.A., Educational Therapist/Educational Consultant - Video Night: ADHD Teens and Their Teachers.
     Teens bring your parents.
    Barbara Bennett, M.A., shows an engaging, thought-provoking video, which was presented at the 2012 CHADD National Conference. In the video, teens with ADHD and their teachers demonstrate what does and doesn't work for school success. Join us for an update on the latest ADHD research featured at CHADD's conference.

  • Tuesday, May 21: Ted Mandelkorn, M.D., Annual Medication Update.
     Dr. Mandelkorn will cover the basics of diagnosis and treatment, up-to-date information about current brain research, promising practices, and new medications that may be on the horizon. Having navigated a lifetime of living with ADHD himself, he brings a personal perspective of humor and insight to dealing with the daily frustrations and challenges associated with this condition.

  • Tuesday, April 16: Preetam Bandla, M.D. - Sleep and ADHD, Sleep Hygiene and Technology Do's and Don'ts in re: Sleep.
     Dr. Bandla will explain how sleep disorders can mimic or exaggerate the symptoms of ADHD. He will tell us why we need a good night's sleep and how to get one. We will learn how “screentime” affects sleep.

  • Tuesday, March 19: Jeannette Cohen, Atty. Special Education Law.
     Jeannette Cohen, Esq., presents an overview of Special Education Law: What is the difference between an IEP and a 504?
    What services can your child with ADHD or LD qualify for and how do you go about initiating services? Jeannette Cohen will guide you through the process from the initial request to what provisions you can expect from each type of plan. Years of experience as a special education teacher, tutor and advocate have provided her with unique insight into the perspective of the schools and what parents need to do to secure services for their child. Get all of your questions answered about this often intimidating process.

  • Tuesday, February 19: Kim Thompson, Shoreline - Is There Life After High School? Bring your teens to this meeting.
    Kim Thompson M.S.W., Director of Special Services at Shoreline Community College, talks about the difference between services provided in high school and college for students with learning disabilities and ADHD. Her presentation will include an overview of the law as well as essential information for preparing students for success as they transition from the K-12 system to Higher Education. Parents are encouraged to bring their students in grades 9 through 12 to this important presentation.

  • Tuesday, January 15: Julie Quamma, Ph.D., UW Learn Clinic - Why Neuropsych Testing Benefits ADHD Students, their Parents and Teachers.
     There is no formal "test" for AD/HD. A comprehensive cognitive/neuropsychological evaluation is critical to fully understand how each individual is impacted by ADHD. It is needed to develop a comprehensive intervention plan. Neuropsych testing identifies individual strengths and weaknesses across different domains of functioning - intellectual, academic achievement, memory, executive functioning, and processing. It provides an understanding of how ADHD symptoms impact learning and behavioral adjustment. Neuropsych evaluations also identify specific learning disorders, which are more common in individuals diagnosed with ADHD.

    Julie Quamma Ph.D., Director of the UW Learn Clinic, explains what the tests measure. Why does test behavior help us understand the test numbers? What is the difference between school and neuropsych evaluations? She will discuss how evaluation results guide recommendations for intervention.

    • 2012

  • Tuesday, November 20: Harlan Gephart, MD: How To Monitor Your ADHD Child's Mental Health
     Our speaker at the November CHADD meeting will be Dr. Harlan Gephart, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, and Consultant in Behavioral Pediatrics at Pediatric Associates, Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Gephart trained in Pediatrics at the University of Washington, and practiced both General and Behavioral Pediatrics at Group Health Cooperative. From 1990 to 2002 he was Medical Director of the Center for Attentional Deficit Disorders in Redmond, Washington. During that period he assessed and treated several thousand children with ADHD. The parenting behavioral program developed in that clinic became a national model for that treatment modality in ADHD patients. Research publications from the clinic studied the cost of ADHD, Coexistent Mental Health concerns in ADHD, and Behavior Modification treatment.

    Dr. Gephart has lectured nationally and internationally to physician groups on ADHD and is the author of numerous medical articles on ADHD and its ramifications. His current emphasis is in teaching physicians to screen for, recognize, and treat such coexistent conditions as anxiety and depression, which commonly are secondary complications in ADHD patients. The talk will emphasize practical suggestions for parents in how to monitor their child's mental health, with ample time for questions.

  • Tuesday, October 16: Sam Zinner, MD: ADHD and Tourette Syndrome: The Whole Tic & Kaboodle.
     Tics occur in up to 1 in every 4 children at some point. For most, these tics will be a temporary "rite of passage" of childhood, but for many, their tics will persist. Among these children, tics usually will be one of several related problems that can interfere with learning, social interactions and general health. Dr. Zinner will explore the 100-year history of Tourette syndrome, what we now understand about how and why people have tics, and more important, why tics relate to ADHD and other challenges in behavior and brain-based development. He will answer questions about evaluation and management for tics and these co-occurring conditions.

    Samuel Zinner, MD is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician with the U.W. and Seattle Children's Hospital. His research and educational interests focus on tic disorders and their frequent co-occurring conditions, including challenges in neurological development and behavior. Dr. Zinner is a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the national Tourette Syndrome Association. He is a frequent national and international speaker on the topic of Tourette syndrome and co-occurring conditions.

  • Tuesday, September 18: Chris McCurry, PhD.: Schoolwork, with Feeling: The Role of Emotions in Academic Achievement.
     Although much has been learned in the past 20 years about how executive function can affect learning and achievement, the important role of emotions in motivation, attention, and decision making has been neglected. Learn about the complex interplay between attention, emotion and conflicting motivations, about important brain activity churning away below the level of awareness, and how this knowledge can help to improve the daily lives of our students.

  • Tuesday, June 19: Video Night: ADD & Loving It?!
     The film that started it all, ADD & Loving It?! starring comedian and actor Patrick McKenna. Watch as Patrick gets his own diagnosis and learns from top experts about Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This groundbreaking documentary is a blend of humor, hope, and science that dispels common myths about ADD/ADHD. Fast paced and entertaining, interspersed with expert commentary by national experts, this is the painless way to learn about ADHD yourself, or to educate others. Bring family and friends! Appropriate for teens.

  • Tuesday, May 15: Dr. Ted Mandelkorn presents his annual update on ADHD.
     Whether you are new to ADHD or have been living with it for some time, this is one presentation you don't want to miss. Dr. Mandelkorn will not only cover the basics of diagnosis and treatment, he will also bring us up to date information about current brain research, promising practices or the development of new medications that may be on the horizon. Having navigated a lifetime of living with ADHD himself, he brings a personal perspective of humor and insight to dealing with the daily frustrations and challenges associated with this condition.

  • Tuesday, April 17: Raising the Bar: What Parents can Expect When Your Child has Dyslexia and ADHD
     Barbara Bennett, M.A., Educational Therapist/Educational Consultant, discusses up-to-date scientific theories about dyslexia and ADHD. These theories are based upon almost a century of solid research and effective intervention techniques. Barbara Bennett, who trained with key national figures in both fields, presents the reasons for a comprehensive evaluation and for an individualized treatment model that works. What is the role of accommodation in the process of skill acquisition? Can your child truly be an independent, functional student who can read, write, spell, do math, think, problem-solve, speak articulately - and turn his or her work in on time?

  • Tuesday, March 20: Kim Thompson: Is There Life After High School?
     Kim Thompson M.S.W., Director of Special Services at Shoreline Community College, talks about the difference between services provided in high school and college for students with learning disabilities and ADHD. Her presentation will include an overview of the law as well as essential information for preparing students for success as they transition from the K-12 system to Higher Education. Parents are encouraged to bring their students in grades 9 through 12 to this important presentation.

  • Tuesday, February 21: Sandbox to Workplace: the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and You
     Join Barney Fleming, Ph.D., Northwest ADA Center, to learn about this important Federal Act which impacts those with disabilities, including ADHD. The ADA is designed to assure equal opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan, from pre-school to school age, post-secondary education, employment, and adulthood. Topics to be covered will include the ADA definition of disability and who is covered by this law; the ADA, 504 and IDEA for school-age individuals with ADHD; information on the employment provisions of the ADA, focusing on disclosure and reasonable accommodations. Information regarding available services such as child care and educational testing, and access to and equal participation in programs offered by state and local government will also be discussed.

  • Tuesday, January 31: Jeannette Cohen, Esq., presents an overview of Special Education Law: What is the difference between an IEP and a 504?
     What services can your child with ADHD or LD qualify for and how do you go about initiating services? Jeannette Cohen will guide you through the process from the initial request to what provisions you can expect from each type of plan. Years of experience as a special education teacher, tutor and advocate have provided her with unique insight into the perspective of the schools and what parents need to do to secure services for their child. Get all of your questions answered about this often intimidating process.

    • 2011

  • November 15th: Dr. Harlan Gephart: Hope for the Future. What steps can parents take to promote a positive future for their ADHD children? Challenging behaviors today may well prove to be assets in adult life. Learn how to recognize and promote the positive strengths of your child.

  • October 18th: How Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Helps Our Children Succeed in School. Lori Lynass Ed.D., NWPBIS Executive Director, explains how Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS), now in 400 Washington schools, provides students with tiers of support so that ALL students regardless of their needs can experience success in safe, consistent and predictable learning environments. Come learn how this model can transform your school’s learning environment.

  • Sept 20th: Roadblocks to Academic Achievement, Chris McCurry, Ph.D. will present current views on academic achievement based on recent scientific research. He will describe "Executive Skills" necessary for school success and how parents can support executive functioning during development of those skills. He will also discuss beliefs and emotions that can impact achievement.

    To view Dr. McCurry's Power Point presentation on your browser click here: Presentation
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  • June 21: Family DVD Night: Real Life ADHD, A Survival Guide for Children and Teens.
    Just released! Authors Chris Dendy and Alex ZeiglerĂ…fs new DVD about ADHD created especially for children and teens. Meet teen experts, hear their advice on common challenges of ADHD, and their perspectives on medication. Learn key scientific facts, and hear the Northwest's own Dr. Ted Mandelkorn talk about his experiences growing up with ADHD. Bring your teens and preteens!