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Elkins Park Area Satellite of CHADDLocal Coordinators: Claire |
Elkins Park, PA Phone: 215.779.6656 |
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February 2nd Dr Ken Thurman, professor of psychology,Temple University, will be speaking on "EXECUTIVE FUNCTION, WORKING MEMORY AND ADHD." Executive function controls organization and prioritization. Temple University's Psychology Department is conducting research on cogmed intervention to improve working memory of children with ADHD. To learn more about cogmed, go to www.cogmed.com. March 2nd Joan Azarva, college learning specialist and parent of an adult son with ADHD, will be speaking on "CONQUERING COLLEGE WITH LD/ADD: preparing students for the college experience while still in high school." Ms. Azarva was a college Learning Specialist from 1993-2006 at Montgomery County Community College, and has written a course for high school students, "Conquer College with LD/ADD." She also maintains a website: www.conquercollegewithld.com Our email: elkins-park@chadd.net (as a volunteer, I may not be able to provide immediate assistance, please see below if you need immediate assistance)
Community resources and national resources: We will soon have a list of local non-profit organizations, national organizations and CHADD professional and organizational members who have requested to be in our directory in the area in the links section. New to AD/HD or CHADD? Disclaimer: 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:To volunteer your time, please contact elkins-park@chadd.net.
This information was last updated on: 01/19/2010 |
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