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CHADD OF PUTNAM & VICINITY, NY - 376

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            AS A MEMBER OF CHADD,  
    YOU MAKE A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION  
          TO OUR EFFORTS TO CHANGE 
         THE ATTITUDES AND LAWS THAT 
      AFFECT INDIVIDUALS WITH AD/HD

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Contact Us:  
PO Box 560 
Goldens Bridge, NY 10526 
Phone (845) 278-3012
Fax     (914) 684-0304


WHEN:   FIRST TUESDAY of each month 
               (except Sep & Jan)

TIME:     7:30 PM

WHERE: FOUR WINDS HOSPITAL 
              Conference Center 
              Route 35, Katonah, NY

INFO:    (845) 278-3012


 
View our entire meeting schedule with dates, times and locations and a list of other events happening in the area
                                           

PLEASE NOTE:

We are still in the process of setting up our meeting schedule for this year. Please check back often to get the latest info as we post it       
              
                                      MEETINGS - 2007/2008

SEP 11:  (2nd Tue) “BACK TO SCHOOL AND BACK TO WORK: WISDOM FROM 
               THE TRENCHES; WHAT WORKS, WHAT DOESN'T WORK AND WHAT
               YOU WON'T FIND IN BOOKS" -- Our own executive board members 
                will share their experiences 
                

OCT 2:  “THE 10 MOST COMMON DISCIPLINE PITFALLS AND HOW TO AVOID       
               THEM"
               Kevin Kalikow, M.D. -- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.  
               Dr. Kalikow is author of the book Your Child in the Balance: An Insider's  
               Guide for Parents to the Psychiatric Medicine Dilemma.


NOV 6:  Presentation of the award winning video by Rick Lavoie:
                                       How Difficult Can This Be?    
                                       The F.A.T. City Workshop
              Allows viewers to experience the same Frustration, Axiety and Tension
              that children with learning disabilities face in their daily lives.
              Wouldn't it be wonderful if this was required viewing for all school personnel
              right down to the school bus driver?  Please bring anyone with you whom
              you feel needs to be sensitized; your child's teacher, your mother-in-law...  
              Rick Lavoie does an outstanding portrayal of "the teacher from h_ll."   
              NOT TO BE MISSED!!!


DEC 4:  "ESSENTIAL FACTS AND PRACTICAL ANSWERS REGARDING SPECIAL  
               EDUCATION RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES"  
               (part 1 of a 2-part series on advocacy)                 
               Joy Drummond, LMSW, MAT  -- Parent Training Coordinator Putnam
               Independent Living Services


JAN 8:   (2nd Tue)  "A DETAILED DISCUSSION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS,
              RESPONSIBILITIES AND ADVOCATING FOR YOUR CHILD: AN ADVANCED
              WORKSHOP" 
              Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq. of the law firm of Frishman & Faber.  Practice
              devoted  entirely to the advocacy and life planning needs of children
              and adults with disabilities and their families.
              Co-sponsored by Putnam Independent Living Services' Parent Training Program

              (part 2 of the series on advocacy) 

                 

FEB  5:  “MEDICATIONS FOR AD/HD INCLUDING A REVIEW OF RECENT
              DEVELOPMENTS”
              Learn about the myths verses the truths surrounding medications.
              Flemming Graae, M.D. -- Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
                            

MAR 4:  “THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN”
               Address your emotional needs so you can better care for your special 
               needs children, your other children, your marriage, and yourself.
               Ted Roth, Ph.D. –- Clinical/School Psychologist


APR  1:   “WHAT A SPECIAL EDUCATOR WANTS PARENTS TO KNOW TO HELP         
                THEIR CHILDREN SUCCEED”

                Diane Fulves, MA, MS -- Learning Disabilities Specialist

                Diane will discuss the IEP, empower parents with information, address teacher
                concerns, provide strategies to parents, help not only the child succeed, but the
                teacher succeed.

MAY 6:   “UNDERSTANDING GIRLS WITH ADD AND AD/HD AND THEIR SOCIAL
                ISSUES”
                Susan Goldman, Psy.D. -- Clinical/School Psychologist      
                

JUN  3:   Movie Night!  Join us for popcorn, and our election.

                              A $5.00 Donation is requested of nonmembers.
               This can be applied toward membership at concurrent meetings. 
       FOUR WINDS HOSPITAL is located on Route 35 between Katonah and Cross River, 
               3 1/2 miles East from I-684 Exit 6 (Rt 35 -- KATONAH / CROSS RIVER) 
    Please use the second driveway on the left and follow the signs to the Conference Center.
             Map of Four Winds Hospital Campus (follow arrows to the Conference Center)
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:

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

putnam-vicinity@chadd.net


Join all of these people waiting to volunteer!!

 Volunteers What are the benefits?


The need is great and the rewards even greater. It is an opportunity to serve, grow, learn, make new friends, exchange ideas, and feel needed. You will have access to a wealth of information about AD/HD and local community resources. Not only will you be providing others with support, but you will soon find others providing support and information to you.



 


This information was last updated on: 05/07/2008

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