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Putnam & Vicinity CHADD, NY-376
Local Coordinators: Karen Trovato
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Phone: 914-729-2067 (NEW!)
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CHADD OF PUTNAM & VICINITY, NY - 376 INFO: (914) 729-2067 (New Number!) BY ADDING YOUR VOICE TO OURS
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YOU MAKE A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION
TO OUR EFFORTS TO CHANGE
THE ATTITUDES AND LAWS THAT
AFFECT INDIVIDUALS WITH AD/HD
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MEETINGS: FIRST TUESDAY of each month
(except April 2009, 2nd Tues)
TIME: 7:30 - 10 PM
WHERE: FOUR WINDS HOSPITAL
Conference Center
800 Route 35, Katonah, NY
Map of Four Winds Hospital Campus (follow arrows to the Conference Center)
Next Meeting:
April 14, (Second Tuesday)
Topic: "PRACTICAL COPING STRATEGIES AND PLENTY OF INSPIRATION FOR ADDults”
Speaker: Robert M. Tudisco, Esq. -- Attorney, Adult With AD/HD, Columnist for CHADD’s ATTENTION! ® Magazine, and Past CHADD National Board Member
Upcoming Meetings:
May 5, 2009: Special Education Law for ADHD.
Speaker: 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.
June 2, 2009 Effective Social Skills and Building Self Esteem
Effective social skills for developing and maintaining friendships.
Also, concrete actions that parents can take to build self-esteem.
Speaker: Dr. Bob Milich
December 1, 2009: "More 1-2-3 Magic: encouraging good behavior, independence and self-esteem" - Video - by popular and entertaining expert, Dr. Thomas Phelan.
A quick review of 1-2-3 Magic for behaviors you want to stop, plus techniques for building self-esteem and encouraging good behavior. Stop the yelling and frustration. Bring all the adults in your house to get everyone "on the same page". Meeting starts promptly at 7:30.
With popcorn for the movie - of course!
Also:
* CHADD Lending Library is open.
Meeting: 7:30-10PM.
A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
This can be applied toward membership the same evening.
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.
Contact us: putnam-vicinity@chadd.net
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
March 3, 2009: Natural Approaches for AD/HD
Speaker: Andrea Candee
Jan and Feb 2009 were both snowed out. A record!
December 2, 2008: “Transitioning from High School to College”
The transition from High School to College is a major life event. Learn about how
to prepare yourself or your young adult child.
Speaker: Paula Gilbert LCSW-R - Therapist for adults and late adolescents
November 4, 2008: “What's YOUR problem?”
Our CHADD Board takes your questions.
Vote first.
Then join us to talk about YOUR issues - don't hold back!
Do you feel like you're raising 'Mork' ?
Welcome to the club.
School, discipline, meds (yes or no?), docs, 504, IEP, LRE,
and the whole alphabet soup.
October 7, 2008: “ADVOCATING FOR YOUR CHILD. WHAT A SPECIAL EDUCATOR
WANTS PARENTS TO KNOW TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN SUCCEED”
Diane Fulves, MA, MS -- Learning Disabilities Specialist
address teacher concerns, and provide strategies to parents that
help not only the child succeed, but the teacher succeed.
September 9, 2008: "HOW TO START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF BETTER - TIPS FROM THE TRENCHES" - Board Members.
JUN 3, 2008: "1-2-3 Magic: Managing difficult Behavior in Children 2-12" video
by Dr. Thomas Phelan. Simple techniques that really work. Stop the
yelling and frustration. Bring all the adults in your house to get everyone
"on the same page". Meeting starts promptly at 7:30.
Movie is 2hrs. Join us for popcorn and our annual election.
MAY 6, 2008: “UNDERSTANDING GIRLS WITH ADD AND AD/HD AND THEIR SOCIAL
ISSUES”
Susan Goldman, Psy.D. -- Clinical/School Psychologist
APR 1, 2008: “WHAT A SPECIAL EDUCATOR WANTS PARENTS TO KNOW TO HELP
THEIR CHILDREN SUCCEED”
Diane Fulves, MA, MS -- Learning Disabilities Specialist
address teacher concerns, provide strategies to parents, help not
only the child succeed, but the teacher succeed.
MAR 4, 2008: “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
FEB 5, 2008: “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
JAN 8, 2008: (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)
DEC 4, 2007: "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
NOV 6, 2007: 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!!!
OCT 2, 2007: “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.
SEP 11, 2007: (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
Mailing address (Note: meetings are at Four Winds, mailing address is Yorktown):
CHADD of Putnam and Vicinity 376
PO Box 1251
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 729-2067 (New Number!)
putnam-vicinity@chadd.net
View our entire meeting schedule with dates, times and locations and a list of other events happening in the 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:
If you would like to volunteer your talents to our chapter, please send us an e-mail at
putnam-vicinity@chadd.netJoin all of these people waiting to volunteer!! 
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: 03/25/2009
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