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Please read below to find out more about our meetings and programs!

CHADD of Lee County provides information and support for adults, parents with AD/HD children, and educators and other interested professionals.

When:  Meetings are held on the first Tuesday (with the exception of November***) of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Where:  at Lee Memorial Hospital Auditorium located at 2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers.

Guest speakers provide informational programs, time for questions and answers as well as a time for sharing. An information table is provided. School district inservice credits are available.

CEUs are available through Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers.

Meetings are free and open to the public.

A concurrent adult ADHD support group will be investigated.

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

Schedule of Meetings for 2008-2009: 

September 2 - Understanding AD/HD - Physican & psychologist present in Spanish; concurrent English session.
October 7 - Adults with AD/HD
November 11 - Diagnosis, Evaluation & Treatment (***second Tuesday of the month)
December 2 - AD/HD and School Performance - Educators present for families and educators
January 6 - Medication - A Psychiatrist presents
February 3 - A Family Forum--bring your AD/HD child
March 3 -  Behavioral Treatment
April 7 -  Education Law, Legal Rights & Advocacy
May 5 - Living with AD/HD
June 2 -  A Round Table of Support

For More Information Contact: Lynne Lampila, 239-466-1167, cell 239-940-2578; or Jean Gavin, 239-472-9758; or write: CHADD of Lee County, 14851 David Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or email Lynne at lflampila@cs.com.

You are not alone! Come learn with us. We look forward to meeting you!!!

**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.

Meetings are free and open to the pulic.  You do not have to be a CHADD member to attend!!

Learn more about the Parent to Parent Training on AD/HD (fee)

Parent to Parent provides educational information and support for individuals and families dealing with AD/HD and learning to navigate the challenges of AD/HD across the lifespan. Courses are offered in local communities across the country. (more)


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 this group, please send us an e-mail at lee-county@chadd.net or lflampila@cs.com


This information was last updated on: 09/18/2008

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