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WELCOME TO OUR CHAPTER INFORMATION PAGE! 
2007 CHADD Affiliate of the Year Award Winner!!
We have been providing support groups and meetings for 18 years for the community!

All these efforts have been provided by volunteers.

Join the family of volunteers helping families learn more about AD/HD and the issues that surround it!

"CHADD CARES"
CHADD works to improve the lives of individuals affected with AD/HD through:
Collaboration
Advocacy
Research
Education and
Support

CHADD of Suffolk County

We offer 

  • monthly meetings and support groups--see below!!!!!!!--scroll down this page to see full schedule
  • parenting classes (small fee); Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD--go to link for more information (complete information on the porgram is available under the MORE category)

    A Multi-Session Interactive and Educational Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents with AD/HD

    Seven-session program for parents of children and teens with AD/HD

    Cost: $100.00 per CHADD member(2 people included in cost or $145.00 non-member, $45.00 of that can go towards a yearly membership

    Location: Commack High School
                  1 Scholar lane
                  Commack, NY 11725
  • Date: Tuesday October 14, 21, 28, In Room 107; Mondays November 3, 10, 17, 24 in room 103 
  • Time: 7-9 PM EST
**If you are not a CHADD member, or are new to CHADD, please register your contact information with CHADD so that we can contact you about local activities.  Your privacy is protected and will not be used for any other purpose except to contact you about CHADD programs and activities.

MEETING LOCATION FOR MONTHLY MEETINGS AND SUPPORT GROUPS!!!

The Courtyard by Marriott,
5000 Express Drive South,
Ronkonkoma NY, 11779
631-612-5000
Between exits 60 and 61 off the LIE



CHADD OF SUFFOLK COUNTY Meeting Schedule for October 2008 through June 2009

Wednesday nights
Generally the first wednesday of the month unless there is a school Holiday

First meeting of the new school year!

Wednesday
October 1, 2008
Raising Your Child's Social IQ: What is it and Why Does It Matters
By Joseph Volpe, Ph.D. -- East end Psychological Services, P.C. www.eastendpsychologicalservices.com
The ability to develop meaningful relationships with peers is one of the most important skills that a child can possess. Empathy and social skills are the two main ingredients of what has been referred to as social intelligence. With these skills, children are in a great position to properly read social situations and make appropriate responses at the right time.  Consequently, they can make friends and enjoy friendships.
Without these skills, children risk rejection and alienation by their peers. The concepts of emotional intelligence, Social skills and empathy will be explored in this lecture as well as strategies that parents and educators can use to nurture social IQ in children

Adult Topic: AD/HD and relationships: Making it Work
By Dr Greg Coffey


Wednesday
November 5, 2008
Back to School with AD/HD: Parent Resource Panel
By
Parent to Parent of NY State: Bridget Cariello, Sp Ed Advocacy
Long Island Parent Center: helen Fallon, Training Coordinator
The Long Island Advocacy, Inc. Marlene Rosenson

Wednesday
December 3, 2008
Nailing Jello to the Wall!!!
How does Executive Function Deficits impact a child or teen with AD/HD?
Such as:
* Planning, prioritizing, organizing time, space and homework
* starting and finishing projects
* learning from past mistakes
* expressing oneself and analyzing problems
  Liz will share with you strategies to apply at home to lessen the stress and accomodate the needs of the child / teen with AD/HD
Presented by Liz Tibett, MBA Certified Instructor, Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD and Board member, CHADD of Suffolk County


Adult Topic: Gadgets and Gizmos for adults with AD/HD
By Tom Rosati, A.T.P., Graduatte Professor t St John's University;
email: SpecialTTeaching@aol.com



Please note: Teachers and students will receive a note of attendence to the meetings by request. The note will be will be available at the registration desk when you sign in.

Open to the public, members free, requested donation of $5.00 for non-members


7:00 PM Support Groups
8:00 PM Meeting

CHADD Membership includes: ATTENTION Magazine, Information and Resource Guide, Free attendance to meetings, Book discounts, CHADD Shoppe discounts, local information line, "Members only Website", CHADD news online, local support groups

Community resources and information are available at the monthly meetings. A Community Resource Board lists current events and programs going on in our area.

CHADD does not endorse or represent products, services, publication, 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.


Volunteer Opportunities:

My Story:
18 years ago my family was under tremendous stress and turmoil. I thought because I was a nurse I could handle raising my children with ease. I was so wrong. My husband and I were at odds with each other on how to raise our son with AD/HD and how best to help him. We needed help! We by accident found CHADD. CHADD litteraly saved our family from destruction. I became educated and empowered to manage my son's issues and help the family lessen the stress. We all started working together, thanks to CHADD!.
I immediatly became a volunteer. The best way to learn is to become invlolved.
Your chapter needs you. In order to continue to provide the servies we have provided for Suffolk County for the past 18 years>>> we need your help!
Call or write today to see how you can help!

If you would like to volunteer your talents to this group, please send us an e-mail at

suffolk-county@chadd.net


This information was last updated on: 09/24/2008

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