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                    WELCOME TO THE RED RIVER VALLEY SATELLITE OF CHADD WEBSITE
                                            Your partner in AD/HD Education and Support

              The debate about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is over.And the truth about ADHD is clear.Just about every mainstream medical, psychological, and educational organization in the U.S. long ago concluded that ADHD is a real, brain-based medical disorder, and that children and adults with ADHD benefit from appropriate treatment. A lot has changed in the last 20 and even in just the last five years.    Get strategic. Learn more. Increase awareness. Get the facts!

The Red River Valley Satellite of CHADD is your connection and resource to solutions, success and information about ADHD.

                                                            THIS MONTH'S MEETINGS TOPICS:
                      Note: All meetings take place at the West Acres Community Meeting Room in the JC Penny Wing Basement
                            Due to insurance restrictions Childcare is NOT available at our meetings at this time.

Monday, Feb 6th - Parent/Family Support Group:
MEDICATION & MEDICATION TREATMENTS FOR ADHD.
Properly treating children, teens and adults with ADHD includes medical, educational and behavioral approaches. For many affected individuals, the medication prescribed by a doctor is an important part of ADHD management. Dr. Jeanine Roembach, Psychiatrist will present updated and factual information about ADHD medications, their effects, side effects and answer your questions about the use of medication for treatment of ADHD.

Monday, Feb. 20th - Adult Support Group:
EMOTIONS AND ADULT ADHD
Many adults living with ADHD have intense emotional and sensory reactions. We’ll discuss ADHD and emotions with a focus on education and coaching skills to regulate (and celebrate) emotional expression. We’ll also discuss how emotional intensity can impact your overall mood and well-being. Presenter: Professional Licensed Clinical Counselor, Kama Jensen, will present strategies and ADHD coaching tools to assist with emotional regulation.
                                  All meetings take place from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the West Acres Community Center
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NEW! Parent training: CHADD's Parent to Parent training on AD/HD. This is a seven week, multi-session, interactive and educational progam for parents of children and adolescents with AD/HD. Classes are taught by certified Parent to Parent Instructors. Classes meet for 2 hours every week for 7 weeks or can be arranged in a 2 day seminar format over a weekend. Participants receive extensive materials to support them, including articles, reference materials, handouts, and a workbook. There is a fee for the class and it is only available to CHADD members. You can join CHADD when you register for the class or you can join CHADD online or by calling               800-233-4050         800-233-4050. Gain valuable information, tools and strategies for behavioral management, effective treatment, partnering with schools and other challenges associated with raising a child with AD/HD. Classes are taught by certified P2P teachers. Please email red-river-valley@chadd.net to request a registration form or click on the Meetings & Events Link and go to the Feb. 1st date to download the forms. Registrations are taken on a first come/first serve basis until the class is full. There is a waiting list available.

                                       MORE ON SERVICES AVAILABLE WITH
                                THE RED RIVER VALLEY SATELLITE OF CHADD:
                                The local satellite of CHADD offers and provides:
1. Monthly Educational Support Group Meetings for Parents and Families of
      children and teens with ADHD.

2. Monthly Educational Support Group Meetings for Adults with ADHD.

3. Parent to Parent Family Training Classes on ADHD
    (a multi-session, interactive and educational program for parents of children and
      adolescents with ADHD). For further details - see below.

4. Customized In-service, Education and Out-reach for schools, groups &
     organizations.

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                            Details about: Our Programs & Services

Speaker Presentations & Support Groups: The Red River Valley Satellite of CHADD will hold monthly educational meetings on the FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS OF MOST MONTHS - Sept through May. See the meetings & events tabs for specific calender of topics and events.

Parent training: CHADD's Parent to Parent training on AD/HD. This is a seven week, multi-session, interactive and educational progam for parents of children and adolescents with AD/HD. Classes meet for 2 hours every week for 7 weeks. Participants receive extensive materials to support them, including articles, reference materials, handouts, and a workbook. There is a fee for the class and it is only available to CHADD members. You can join CHADD when you register for the class or you can join CHADD online or by calling 800-233-4050. Gain valuable information, tools and strategies for behavioral management, effective treatment, partnering with schools and other challenges associated with raising a child with AD/HD. Classes are taught by certified P2P teachers. Please email red-river-valley@chadd.net to request a registration form or click on the Meetings & Events Link and go to the Feb. 1st date to download the forms. Registrations are taken on a first come/first serve basis until the class is full. There is a waiting list available.

Customized In-service, Education & Outreach: CHADD is at the forefront in providing schools, educators, healthcare professionals and parent and other groups with the most current and authoritative scientific findings about ADHD.  Customized in-service presentations are available for the many aspects of AD/HD and its management. Contact Jane for more information or to set up a presentation for your specific needs with your group, class, employees or colleagues.

                                                   Our Contact Information:
                                                                   Jane Indergaard, RN, MS
                                                                              701 367-5108
                                                 red-river-valley@chadd.net

                                                           Stephanie Kautzman, BS, Elem Ed.
                                                                red-river-valley@chadd.net

Do you need information and resource help?
If you have a more pressing need for information or assistance about the many aspects of dealing with AD/HD (including diagnosis, treatment options, educational rights, etc.), please contact CHADD’s National Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC), online at www.help4adhd.org or by phone at 800-233-4050 (press option 2, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Eastern time).

Community resources and national resources: We 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.

Disclaimer: CHADD does not endorse or represent products, services, publication, medications or treatments.

New to AD/HD or CHADD?

**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. When you register with CHADD, you will be added to our e-mail address list. You may opt-out at any time.

If you would like more information about becoming a member of CHADD - please go to www.chadd.org and click on the link for "Membership". You will find all the information about membership types and benefits and can register online or download a mailable copy.

Volunteer Opportunities:

MEETING HELPERS: Do you want to help, but can only offer a couple hours a month of your time? We have some positions that are perfect for you.

HOST TEAM MEMBER: Meeting greeters in the support group meeting room. They make newcomers feel welcome. They make introductions and make people feel comfortable by speaking with them one on one.

HOT SHEET EDITOR: A volunteer who is good at editing/word processing that will assist with updating our advertisements and/or website.

REFRESHMENTS: If you would like to provide refreshments for any monthly meeting, it would be most welcomed. Please contact Jane or Stephanie with details. Thank you.

This information was last updated on: 01/31/2012