Welcome to CHADD of Nassau County, which has been providing support, education and resources to the community since 1989. Our monthly meetings help individuals understand ADHD and cope with its challenges.
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WELCOME to CHADD of NASSAU COUNTY.
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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MEETINGS.
Click HERE for our latest flyer of events.
Click here to register for support group meetings.
Click here to register for presentations.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
2024 Support Group Meetings on Zoom 7:30 - 8:45 pm ET
April 16, May 28 and June 25.
Workshops on Zoom 7:30 - 8:45 pm ET
Tuesday, May 14 - "Hormonal Impact on ADHD Symptoms" - Carrie Fan
Tuesday, June 18 - 7:30 - 8:45 pm, ET - "A Guide to Navigating the Return to School" - Melanie Bieber
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For links to former workshops, look further down the page to
Previous Presentations (Videos, Slides and Information).
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Monthly Flyer - To add your name to our mailing list, contact us at nassau-county@chadd.org
Become a CHADD member. Check out the many benefits that CHADD offers.
 By listing CHADD of Nassau County as your chapter, you support our group. https://chadd.org/get-involved/membership/
Please LIKE and Follow Our FACEBOOK Page.
CHADD National Resource Center
ADHD Helpline 1-866-200-8098 Monday-Friday, 1 pm-5 pm EST
Help from experts and resources by phone or through the website.
CHADD Brochure
Nassau CHADD's Online Professional Resource Directory - Link to a list of Professionals who have requested to be included in our Professional Resource Directory and have expressed an interest in assisting families and adults with ADHD.
Parent Resources Concerning Education
Meet the CHADD Board Members (Headshots and Bios)
90-Day Supply of Medicine
Concerns about medication and treatment can create added stress for families affected by ADHD. While we’re often advised to obtain a three-month supply of prescribed medications, that is not possible for Schedule II controlled substances, which include certain medications for ADHD. According to the Pharmacist’s Manual, a prescriber may issue multiple prescriptions authorizing a patient to receive up to a 90-day supply of a Schedule II controlled substance; however, the following conditions apply: (1) every prescription must be written separately for each 30-day supply; (2) the prescriber must indicate the earliest date the pharmacy can fill each prescription.
Previous Presentations (Videos, Slides and Information)
Apps, Gifts, and Your Word for the New Year
Build Executive Functioning from the Bottom Up: Practical Insights across the Life Span
ADHD - There's an App for That!"
The ABC's of IEP's and 504's Handout
You, at Your Best, in an ADHD Relationship
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, What's So Scary About it All? (Self-Awareness)
Grief to Relief: Adulting with Late Diagnosis ADHD
Akili ADHD Treatment in Video Game Format
The Essential 11 - Must-Have Skills for Success
Fostering A Positive Mindset in Individuals With ADHD
Top Ten Strategies for Parenting a Child with ADHD
Anxiety Advice for Parents with Children with ADHD Handout
Dr. Hallowell's ADHD 2.0 Webinar
Grounded and Guidance: Understanding Anxiety and Attention
ADHD Resources for Parents and Teachers - ADHD fact sheet, Printable membership form, CHADD flyer, School toolkit
Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
ADHD Fact Sheet and Other Information
Free Webinars and Information on Various Topics of Interest to those wih ADHD
CHADD does not endorse or represent products, services, publications, medications, or treatments. Meetings are free and open to the public, although membership with CHADD is strongly encouraged since your local group will receive a portion of your dues to continue supporting your community. CHADD membership costs $75 and has many benefits, including members-only access to online resources, the monthly magazine, a savings network, online community engagement, a discount prescription card, and discounted pricing on training and conferences. Listing Nassau County as your local group will provide our group with a portion of your dues, allowing us to continue supporting our community. https://chadd.org/get-involved/membership/
Contact Information
Contact: Shirelle F. Pearson
Address:
Elmont, NY 11003
Phone: 516-242-3263
Email: nassau-county@chadd.org
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Local Volunteer Opportunities
PLEASE VOLUNTEER. YOUR ORGANIZATION NEEDS YOU NOW!!!
We are proud to be one of the longest-standing affiliates in New York. Our local Nassau County chapter was founded in 1989 to support and educate the families in our community who were experiencing frustration and a sense of isolation when dealing with issues concerning AD/HD. At that time, there were few places one could go for support or information. Many clinicians and educators knew little about AD/HD, and our children were often incorrectly labeled as "behavior problems," "unmotivated," or "not intelligent enough."
Much has changed in these last 21 years, as CHADD has grown and advocated on your behalf. We are a grass-roots volunteer organization charged with effecting change in our community through collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, education and support. Today, AD/HD is recognized as a legitimate neurobiological syndrome. Children with AD/HD are eligible for special education services or classroom modifications when needed, and adults with AD/HD may be eligible for accommodations in the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Internet has opened up unparalleled opportunities to accumulate information on AD/HD and related conditions. However, nothing compares to the face-to-face, member-to-member experience that our support groups can offer.
Our Executive and Clinical Boards are composed of a small group of dedicated volunteers from around Nassau County who play an integral part in the chapter's success by providing support, education, and encouragement to parents, educators and professionals. We all have busy lives affected in some way by AD/HD. However, we have managed to maintain the passion and commitment of our founders. When we joined CHADD we became part of something bigger than ourselves. We offer you all this, and in return we ask you to join with us and become involved to continue this effort. We are always in need of volunteers and we need your participation. Effecting change in our community begins and ends with collaborative leadership. Without your help, change for AD/HD children, parents and adults in our community will not happen. With your involvement, we can continue to change the way AD/HD children and adults are treated in our schools, workplaces and throughout our state.
There are many volunteer opportunities available. Just contact us and express your interest. You can play an important part in helping us continue to accomplish our mission. Become a part of our social movement – Join with us today!
CHADD AFFILIATE: CHADD of Nassau County
Contact: Shirelle F. Pearson; Email: nassau-county@chadd.org; Phone: 516-242-3263
CHADD NATIONAL
CHADD Local Support Groups and Affiliates Need Your Support
CHADD has local support groups in every state in the United States. Each group offers programming or information specific to their geographic area. These groups offer assistance for parents, children, young adults, adults and other stakeholders (psychologists, teachers, doctors, etc.). These groups provide advocacy, support, networking and information to those affected by AD/HD in their communities.
Ways you can support these efforts are as follows:
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Donate to this effort
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Contact your local CHADD group to advocate for support groups
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Contact your school district to host and support newly forming or current groups
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Contact your local community foundation or other foundations in your area to support this effort
For questions on these, or any options to support CHADD please visit our web site at https://chadd.org or contact the CHADD National office at (301) 306-7070.
