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| New Group for Couples Meets in the Triangle |
| A new social group in the Triangle offers activities for couples with any combination of AD/HD, Aspergers or Neurotypical challenges. Find out more about the Piedmont ADHD/AS Couples and Friends at www.meetup.com/NC-PAAC or on the Facebook posting page. To contact the coordinator, Nettie Daum, use her Meetup ID "Nettie" or her Facebook site under Nettie Daum. The first meeting is May 22 in Saxapahaw at the Paperhand Puppet Intervention studio. Any level of participation is welcomed, including just exploring the river next to the studio. Preliminary meeting time is 10:00a. RSVP to nettiedaum@gmail.com. |
| [top] | New CHADD Store on Amazon |
| CHADD's store on Amazon features hand-picked books, recordings and products about AD/HD. A percentage of each sale benefits CHADD. Click to view a promotional flyer. Visit the CHADD store at www.chadd.org/store Visit the CHADD store on Amazon at astore.amazon.com/ci055-20 |
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| CHADD Appears on the National Morning Show, "Today" |
Former CHADD Board President, Beth Kaplanek, recently appeared on the "Today Show". She provided a mother's perspective on identifying and treating AD/HD in children. Beth is involved with CHADD's Parent to Parent program. Those interested in the program should visit www.chadd.org and look under the "Conferences and Training" tab. |
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| One Day Regional Conference Offers Many Topics |
| Can't get away for days to attend CHADD's yearly conference, but still want to learn more about AD/HD and network with others? Try a regional one day conference. The east coast regional conference in Reston, VA offers programs for anyone who has or is impacted by AD/HD. Some of the topics include building resiliency, improving math & reading, special issues for girls & women, raising your social IQ, parenting & stress, diagnosis, coaching, defiant behavior, and classroom management. The keynote address "Living with AD/HD: Do's and Don'ts" is by Sharon Weiss, M.Ed. CHADD members and non-members are welcome. Register early for the best savings. Click to view the flyer and registration information. |
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| Help for Military Families with Special Needs |
| In October 2009, Congress created the Office of Community Support for Military Families With Special Needs. This new office will develop a comprehensive policy on support to families who have children with disabilities and advocate for military families to help resolve problems. To find out more, visit WrightsLaw. |
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| Explaining AD/HD in Adults with Videos (& Humor) |
| The website totallyADD.com is a visually-oriented site about ADHD in adults. To get started, check out the video "ADD and Loving It?!" by comedian and actor Patrick McKenna. |
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| CHADD Launches Blogs About AD/HD on a Variety of Topics |
| Check out the Creative Parenting blog about parenting issues, the Coach Nancy blog for issues about coaching and AD/HD, and/or "Is It You, Me or ADD" for a blog about relationships. |
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| iPhone App Makes Accessing Information about IEPs Easier for Parents |
| The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) is pleased to announce the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Checklist iPhone application. The IEP is an individualized program designed to support the educational needs of school aged students with disabilities. This new IEP app helps parents of students with special needs become better-informed advocates by making IEP information easier to access. The IEP app is offered free of charge. To download the IEP Checklist app, visit the Apple iTunes store, and type "IEP Checklist" in the search box. Click here to display the iTunes page. |
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| Understanding Dysgraphia |
| Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that affects how easily children acquire written language and use it to express their thoughts. Someone who has problems with spelling, handwriting or written expression may be affected by dysgraphia. To start learning more, visit WrightsLaw. |
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| Web Resources that Support Your Favorite Charities |
| There are services on the web that help you support your favorite causes without costing you extra money. Look under Resources -> Links for information about "Services that Support CHADD", such as GoodSearch and Good Shop. |
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