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CHADD of Mercer County
Local Coordinators: Jane, mercer-county@chadd.net, jane
58 Riverside Dr. adhdcoachjane@aol.com
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609.683.8787
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Welcome!
WELCOME TO OUR SUPPORT GROUP INFORMATION PAGE.
Please read about our meetings and upcoming events below.
Thank you to CHADD National for naming us...
"Affiliate of the Year, 2009-2010"
SAVE THE DATE...
ADHD Information and Services Fair
Saturday, September 25th, 2010
12 Noon till 4 PM
John Witherspoon Middle School
Princeton, New Jersey
Write in your calendars immediately you won't want to miss this exciting event!
Invite your friends, family, and colleague members to attend. Informative keynotespeaker will open venue. Exhibitors to include Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Pediatricians, Social Skills Providers, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, ADHD Coaches, Recreation Providers, Schools, Lawyers, Advocates, and Regional Support services for all ages. Exciting demonstrations throughout the event.
* No entrance fee to attend fair or listen to key note speaker.
Speakers: 12:00PM Dorothy Mullen, founder of the Suppers Program, “How You Feel is Data: An Experiential Workshop with Food”
3:30 PM Dr. Jennifer Nasser, researcher in the field of nutrition, from Drexel University, will be discussing ADHD brain chemistry and nutrition from the viewpoint of the latest scientific research.
Judo, Gymnastics, Dance, and Local Recreation Demonstrations through out the event.
Any questions please email adhdcoachjane@aol.com
To exhibit at the fair email CHADDFAIR@aol.com
Please call 609 683 8787 for help
NEW!!!
We have assembled a member driven Directory of Professionals who service the ADHD community of Mercer County. E-mail: janemilrod@aol.com for a PDF copy.
We meet on Wednesday evenings, once a month from 7pm to 9pm at The Riverside School, 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton, NJ. In addition we have an Adult support group that meets on Tuesday evening, a Daytime Parent Support Group that meets on Fridays from 1pm-2:30pm, and a "Suppers for AD/HD" group. *Scroll down for details
CHADD Princeton-Mercer County
Schedule 2010-2011*
Date | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
Sat, Sept 25, 2010 | Information Fair | Exhibitors to include Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Pediatricians, Social Skills Providers, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, ADHD Coaches, Recreation Providers, Schools, Lawyers, Advocates, & Regional Support Services. |
Wed, Oct, 27, 2010 | Time: 7:00 to 9:00PM Location: Riverside School The Neurologic Impact of TV, Computers, and Gaming on the AD/HD Brain. | Dr. Vince Kiechlein, Neurologist and Chiropractor. |
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 | CHADD Meeting | |
Wed, Jan 5, 2011 | Out of Focus: Understanding and Addressing Attentional Difficulties in Your Child. | Michelle Lockwood Positive Behavior Support Specialist NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education |
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 | CHADD Meeting | TBA |
Sun, Mar 6, 2011 | How the ADHD Brain Works: Strategies to Overcome Executive Functioning Weaknesses | Dr. Ari Tuckman |
Wed, Apr 6, 2011 | CHADD Meeting | TBA |
Wed, May 4, 2011 | CHADD Meeting | TBA |
*All meetings are from 7-9PM at Riverside School unless otherwise noted.
** Driving Directions to Riverside School,
58 Riverside Drive, Princeton NJ 08540
- Route 1 to the Harrison Street Exit (Sunoco Station)
- Turn Right at 2nd light past the Lake onto Prospect Avenue
- Left at stop onto Riverside Drive. The Gym entrance is on the left side of the building
(NOT the center, main entrance)
- The Riverside School is on the right. Riverside Elementary School,
58 Riverside Drive, Princeton NJ 08540 email: adhdcoachjane@aol.com
Daytime Support Group for Parents:
Meets Fridays, 1-2:30 PM.
All meetings will be at the Lawrenceville Library.
The location is The Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike.
Dates:
Registration Requested
to sign up, email Facilitator Betsy Ie (cell 731-4553) email betsy.ie@att.net
for info janemilrod@aol.com
*Evening Support Group for Adults:
Meets Wednesday Evenings, 7:30 to 8:30 PM
All meetings held at the Princeton Public Library
Dates: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, October 13
Wednesday, November 17
Wednesday, December 15
The Adult Support Group will meet from 7:30-8:30 PM at the Princeton Public Library in Princeton, NJ. Go the second floor and ask for the room number at the helpdesk. Registration Requested, Facilitator is Norma Svedosh. Cell 609 216 0441 Email nsvedosh@gmail.com or janemilrod@aol.com
Classes are ongoing. Email Dorothy Mullen: Dormul1@aol.com., www.DorothyMullen.org, www.SuppersFor.org
Taught by CHADD Certified Educators, Jane Milrod and Katherine McGavern
Please write K.Mcgavern@verizon.net, include your phone # to reserve your space.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
2009-2010
Date | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
Wed, Sept 16, 2009 | Is It You, Me or Adult ADD? | Gina Pera |
Wed, Oct, 28 2009 | Comprehensive Treatment for AD/HD: Perspectives on Sequencing Treatments and Balancing Risks and Benefits of Medication and Behavioral Interventions (DVD CHADD Conference) | William Pelman, Ph.D. |
Wed, Dec 9, 2009 | Social Thinking and Related Social Skills: A cutting edge approach to social learning | Terri Rossman, MS CCC-Executive Director of Princeton Speech-Language & Learning Center |
Wed, Jan 13, 2010 | Teachers Talk About ADHD | Panel of Educators |
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 | CANCELLED SNOW ---- CANCELLED SNOW | CANCELLED SNOW |
Wed, Mar 10, 2010 | School Accomodations Explained, 504, IEP, and the Child Study Team Process. | Dr. Karen Wedam |
Wed, Apr 14, 2010 |
| Psychiatrists Dr. Jeffrey Green and Dr. Gemma Lucas
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Wed, May 12, 2010 | Bullies: Why AD/HD Children are at great risk of being victims of physical and cyber-bulling, and what Parents can do to help. | Elizabeth Casparian, Ph.D, President of HiTops. |
2008-2009
Date | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
Wed, Sept 17, 2008 | Executive Function Deficits: What they are, along with useful compensatory tools for success in School, Home and Work | Jane Milrod ADHD Academic Coach, and Katherine McGavern ADHD Life Coach |
Wed, Oct, 15 2008 | The Treatment of Social Skill Deficits in Children and Teenagers | Dr. Joel Szkrybalo, Psychologist and Director of Comprehensive Mental Health Services' Social Skills Group Therapy Program |
Wed, Dec 3, 2008 | Food and Mood | Speaker: Dorothy Mullen, Counselor and Creator of the Suppers program |
Wed, Jan 21, 2009 | Neuropsychological evaluation in ADHD: How testing can support dignosis and treatment. | Dr. Steven Kennelly |
Wed, Feb 18, 2009 | When they want you the least, but need you the most, Parenting Adolescents with ADHD | Dr. Sharon Press |
Sat, March 21, | Teens Talk About AD/HD + Accomodations from 6th Grade- College: What students need to know to succeed. |
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Wed, April 22, 2009 | Cogmed: Training the AD/HD Brain + Behavior Therapy Explained | Dr. Steve Gordon |
Wed, May 27, 2009 | Managing the side effects of Medication for ADHD | Dr. Adam Hauser |
2007-2008
Date | Topic | Speaker/Presenter |
Wed, Sept 25, 2007 | Teachers talk about AD/HD: A panel of elementary, middle school, and high school teachers skilled at educating AD/HD children, will share their experiences and insights. | Panel |
Wed, Oct, 25 2007 | Neurofeedback and AD/HD | Dr. Les Fehmi |
Wed, Dec 12 2007 | Behavior Management and Social Skills Development for AD/HD Children and Adults | Dr. Heidi Kaduson |
Wed, Jan 21, 2008 | Law and Advocacy – A panel of Local Advocates and Attorneys addressed the issues facing parents seeking accommodations for their children in school. | Panel |
Wed, Feb 20, 2008 | Children and Teens with AD/HD. Presenter discussed interventions including Medical, Behavioral and Psychosocial. | Dr. Martin Weinapple |
Wed, Apr 16, 2008 | Identifying and treating AD/HD | Dr. Anthony Rostain, Chief of AD/HD Institute at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania |
Volunteer Opportunities:
We welcome volunteers to help support our members.
Physician and School Liason, Library Liason (PPL-CHADD Collection).
In addition we are looking to align ourselves with Professionals in Mercer County. Please contact us with your interest and areas of expertise:
Jane Milrod adhdcoachjane@aol.com, Tel- 609 683 8787,
Email janemilrod@aol.com
Thank you to our volunteers: Meeter and Greeter: Camille Quinton, Facilitators: Norma Svedosh, Katherine Mcgavern, Ann Summer, Terri David, Betsy Ie, Michele Gittings, Camille Quinton, KP Weseloh, and Jane Milrod. Secretary/Scribe: Michele Gittings, Treasurer: Laurie Tzodikov, Email development and Website Design: Louise Saletta, Speaker Development: Cindy Alvarez, CHADD Ambassadors: Susan Lizura, RN, Joan Armitage, Jamie Sapoch, Ingrid Astudillo, Sherry DePinto, Jane Milrod (certified), Katherine McGavern (certified)
This information was last updated on: 09/02/2010
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