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Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD – Similarities and Differences

Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) is a form of high functioning autism that can occur with ADHD and often is responsible for a variety of subtle issues, including social problems. AS and ADHD also have overlapping symptoms such as executive function deficits in the brain. This presentation will give you a better understanding of children with ADHD and/or Asperger's and how to more effectively parent and teach these unique and wonderful children.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, parents of high school aged children, and professionals.

W. Brooks Donald, M.D., Behavioral Pediatrician

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ADHD Home and School Checklist

Do you want to have a successful and meaningful conference with the teacher regarding your child and ADHD? Learn how to use this easy-to-understand checklist to communicate more eff ectively about your child’s strengths, including what is working at home and school and what has worked with previous teachers. Better understand why ADHD might be impacting your child’s academics, social skills, and confidence. For parents of children in grades K-12.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, parents of high school aged children, and professionals.

Susan Hallam, LDA Parents as Partners Program Manager

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Strategies for Home

Parents need strategies for dealing with a child with ADHD on a daily basis. Learn successful ways to handle problems at home and strategies to support your child through those difficult times of the day.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, and parents of high school aged children.

Marcia Mayo, M.A., ADHD Specialist

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What are Learning Disabilities and ADHD?

Do you suspect that your child has a Learning Disability (LD) or/and ADHD? Has your child recently received a diagnosis of one or both of these disorders? This FREE workshop provides an overview for parents who are new to ADHD and LD. Learn the signs of these disorders, what your rights are under special education law, and how you can support your child and advocate for him or her at school. Attendees will receive a package of information and resources for addressing ADHD and LD. Held the third Thursday of each month.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, parents of high school aged children, and professionals.

LDA Minnesota Staff

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Homework: From Hassles to Strategies

Create your own personal strategy notebook. Middle and High School students will walk away with needed skills and useful strategies to help organize and manage school. Parents will understand the way the brain of a teenager with ADHD functions, and how they can support their teen to stay on top of homework. Parents and teens encouraged to attend together (no additional charge for teen participants).

Good for: parents of middle school aged children, and parents of high school aged children.

Ty Sassaman, Educational Coach

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Medications: Issues and Answers

Learn about current research on ADHD medications for adults and children, including when and whether to medicate, types of medication, potential side eff ects, monitoring, and regimen change. Get your medication questions answered.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, parents of high school aged children, adults, and professionals.

Ernest Swihart, M.D., Behavioral Pediatrician

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Parent Coaching: Transforming the Challenging Child NEW!

Ever wonder why typical parenting, therapy, and teaching techniques don’t work with some children? The Nurtured Heart approach, created by Howard Glasser, applies to children with ADHD, ODD, autism, giftedness, or any child, ages 2-18, whose behavior does not improve with typical techniques. Learn how parents can use coaching to resolve tantrums, bad language, sibling fights, school issues, problems with peers, difficult mornings, bedtime battles, and more. Parents who attend this workshop may find it helpful to continue with the series of Small Group Parent Coaching Sessions. See following descriptions.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, parents of high school aged children, and professionals.

Tina Feigal, M.S., Parent Coach and KARE 11 TV’s Supernanny

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Small Group Parent Coaching Series NEW!

Get hands-on help in applying the principles of parent coaching (see previous listing) to address challenging behaviors in your own children. Each one-hour weekly session is $55 per family and includes up to two parents or caregivers. Parents must register for all four sessions (Choose March Series or Spring Series).

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, and parents of high school aged children.

Tina Feigal, M.S., Parent Coach and KARE 11 TV’s Supernanny

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What Martial Arts Can Do for Children with ADHD

Parents and children attend this workshop together. Join us for this fun, alternative treatment of symptoms related to ADHD. Participate in a complex, focus-intensive sport such as martial arts, and learn the benefits of the brainbody connection. A black belt karate instructor will teach both parents and their children specific movements to improve focus and attention. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or a mat.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, and parents of middle school aged children.

Katherine Pierren, JK Martial Arts School

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How the Child ADHD Brain Works

The brain of a child with ADHD develops normally, but more slowly in some areas than in children without the disorder. Learn how a child’s development impacts cognitive abilities and gain new instructional approaches to improve academics and social skills. Teachers as well as parents can adapt a variety of approaches to help students with ADHD become more successful learners.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, parents of high school aged children, and professionals.

Susan Hallam, LDA Parents as Partners Program Manager

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Strategies for School

Here’s help with homework issues and strategies to help children get homework done and turned in on time. Learn ways to work with teachers to solve school-related problems and the appropriate use of a 504 Plan or Individual Education Plan. For parents of children in grades K-6.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children.

Marcia Mayo, M.A., ADHD Specialist

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What Makes a Quality Assessment?

Have you or your child had a thorough assessment for ADHD, a learning disability, or other related problem? Learn what makes up a quality assessment (for both adults and children) and why a comprehensive assessment is important. Parents will also learn the criteria used to determine a learning disability and/or attention issues.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, parents of high school aged children, and adults.

Wendy Sweeney, L.P.P., LDA Assessment Services Coordinator

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Individual Education Plans and Section 504 Plans

Learn about and compare IEP’s and Section 504 Plans, including how and when each is used to provide students with help, parental roles in each, and recent changes in legislation governing these plans. Participants will review and work with samples of actual IEP’s, and work as a group to develop a typical 504 plan.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, and parents of high school aged children.

Mike Anderson, LDA Learning Disability Specialist

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Planning Beyond High School

Many young adults with a learning disability or ADHD flounder after high school; they may quit or fail in post-secondary schools or jobs due to a lack of proper preparation. Planning for the future starts as early as eighth grade. This workshop explains what parents need to know to help their child with a learning disability or ADHD plan for the future.

Good for: parents of middle school aged children, and parents of high school aged children.

Mike Anderson, LDA Learning Disability Specialist

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Take Charge of Your Money!

Tired of late payments and overdrafts? Learn money management skills and how to prepare a flexible spending plan. Deal successfully with irregular income and expenses. Learn how to track your expenditures and methods to close out debt. Please bring a calculator, your checkbook (or a list of your living expenses), and a list of your debts. As this is a working overview, bring a pencil with a good eraser.

Good for: adults.

Meredythe McCarthy, M.A., Financial Counselor

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Money Management for Youth (16-20 years old)

Join us for an overview of financial topics to better understand your pay checks, credit card offers, budgeting and the benefits of using a saving vs. checking account. This FREE workshop is for youth (ages 16–20) with ADHD or other learning difficulties. This all-day Saturday workshop includes a light lunch. Learning accommodation requests are welcome.

Good for: youth ages 16–20.

Ty Sassaman, Educational Coach

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The Next Step (after a diagnosis of ADHD)

Learn steps to offer your child the greatest chance for success at school. Attendees will receive a packet of materials with information and resources helpful in addressing ADHD problems.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, parents of high school aged children, and adults.

Marcia Mayo, M.A., ADHD Specialist

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Why is My Child Always Angry?

Children with ADHD often have difficulty managing their anger. Learn the difference between primary and secondary emotions and how to modify behaviors often exhibited by children with ADHD. Learn about an emotionchaining model and leave with simple, yet powerful, tools to facilitate change.

Good for: parents of middle school aged children, and parents of high school aged children.

Steven Peer, Director of CHADD, Twin Cities

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Collaborative Problem Solving NEW!

Learn new strategies for old problems! Children who struggle with learning disabilities and ADHD in regulating emotions, considering the consequences of their actions, seeing how their behavior affects others, and responding to change in a flexible manner present unique needs to parents and educators. CPS, developed by Dr. Ross Greene, goes beyond traditional strategies to help parents, educators, and children reframe their interactions and reach permanent solutions to recurring problems! CPS strategies are easy to learn and are effective for children with all types of learning styles.

Good for: parents of elementary aged children, parents of middle school aged children, and parents of high school aged children.

Marcia Mayo, M.A., ADHD Specialist

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Support Groups

Thursday Morning Support Group for Adults (18+)

Join other adults with ADHD who face similar challenges that friends and family might not understand. This new discussion group provides an open and confidential opportunity to meet others with ADHD and share strategies to manage the challenges of ADHD. This group is for adults who would benefit from regular support. This is a FREE Support Group.

Dates/Time: Every Thursday, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Location: LDA Minnesota
Who Can Attend: Open to any adult in the community

Facilitator: Comfort Belbas, MSW

Questions? Need additional information? Please contact Susan Hallam, 952.582.6009.

FREE! Drop-ins welcome! No pre-registration required.

Monthly Support Group for Parents of Children in Grades 1-12 with ADHD

Meets the fourth Monday of each month during the school year.

Facilitator: Sharon Blossom, founder and President of Illuminate, a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment center for ADHD in Oakdale, MN

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Monthly Adult Support Group

A new topic opens discussion for each support group, followed by group sharing and support to learn strategies, gain new outlooks, ask questions, and deepen understanding of ADHD concerns.

Support Group for Adults with ADHD meets the first Monday of each month.

Facilitator: Steven Peer Director of CHADD, Twin Cities

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Workshop & Support Group Location

We've Moved!

LDA Minnesota
6100 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422

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Registration and Refund Policy

Two Easy Ways to Register:
1. Online at ldaminnesota.org
2. By Phone at 952.922.8374

All Workshops: $30 per person or $40 for two family members. Support groups: $20 per person/session. Call us for discount rates for 5 or more persons registering as a group.

Register Early! Advance registration and payment are strongly advised. Workshops and/or support groups without sufficient advance registration are subject to cancellation on noon of the business day before the scheduled workshop/support group.

Registration and Refund Policy: Refunds will be granted for cancellations received by phone (952.922.8374), in writing, or by email (info@ldaminnesota.org) no later than 48 hours before the workshop or support group meeting. Canceling less than 48 hours before the event will result in loss of registration fee. LDA Minnesota reserves the right to cancel workshops and support group meetings, including those without sufficient advance registration. If LDA Minnesota cancels, your payment will be refunded.

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We've Moved!

All workshops and support groups will take place at our new location in Golden Valley.

LDA Minnesota
6100 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422

Personal Parent Coaching Series Description

What is Small Group Parent Coaching?
It’s a customized opportunity to hone your skills with any child, any age, for whom typical parenting and teaching techniques have proven ineff ective. These include children with ADHD, ODD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Attachment Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Giftedness, and others who need extra intervention, but have no diagnosis.

Coaching can help you:
• Learn valuable techniques and apply them, whenever or wherever you are with any child
• Gain a sense of peace and calm in the child’s presence
• Gain control over the classroom or home environment
• Take pride in the fact that your child/student feels successful
• Witness the child’s dramatically increased sense of esteem and empowerment

New series starts March 9, May 18, and September 29 (see descriptions).