ADHD has long been viewed as a deficit, something that needs fixing to alleviate the suffering that so often comes with it. But ADHD brains, like all brains, have inherent strengths and weaknesses. While those weaknesses often create vulnerabilities and struggle, the impact of living in a world not crafted to support and celebrate it creates the true suffering of ADHD. This interactive and engaging presentation will examine how our culture utilizes a neurotypical norm from which all brains are judged. It will explore the impact of this norm and how this contributes to shame and suffering. Through metaphor, clinical stories, and compelling visuals, attendees will be challenged to release their implicit neurotypical biases while also detailing concrete and actionable strategies for utilizing the inherent strengths of ADHD brains to help support their vulnerabilities.

Join us for an enlightening presentation tailored for parents of children with ADHD. This session will delve into understanding screen time - what it is, and its rising prevalence in our digital age. We will explore both the risks and benefits associated with screen time for children with ADHD. More importantly, the presentation will provide practical, actionable strategies to effectively manage screen time, ensuring a healthy, balanced digital engagement for your child. Empower yourself with knowledge and tools to support your child's well-being in the digital era. Bio Meet Dr. Stephon N. Proctor, PhD, ABPP: A board-certified clinical child psychologist specializing in ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Proctor leads in informatics as the Clinical Director of EHR Improvement at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and serves as an Assistant Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. With a focus on collaborative, evidence-based therapy, he is committed to improving the well-being of children and their families.

It takes a village to raise a child. Join us for an empowering discussion with Evelyn Polk Green. This presentation will explore how to cultivate community networks through family, friends, teachers, professionals, and others who provide support and understanding. Evelyn Polk Green's expertise in this area will provide valuable insights and guidance for parents who are seeking help and those learning to advocate for themselves and their children in their ADHD journey.

Pregnancy, Hormones, and ADHD, oh my! follows the impact of hormones on the experience and expression of ADHD throughout the female lifespan. It focuses primarily on the impact that shifting levels of estrogen and progesterone have on ADHD. While we get into the most specific detail when discussing pregnancy, the presentation touches on childhood, puberty, perimenopause, and menopause as well. Ways in which to best support changing needs across the lifespan are also discussed.

We are finally meeting in person again (and online for those who prefer to stay on Zoom) because no one should have to face the challenges that come with ADHD on their own. During our April meeting we will tackle whatever topics you want to discuss before 8:30 p.m. Our panel of experts will be the parent/family volunteers from all walks of life who make Philly CHADD work. Hear from parents of elementary, middle, high school, and adult children who have walked in your shoes and can shine the light on all things ADHD to remind you how to find the joy in parenting the child YOU have. Learn strategies and tips for managing all the things: big emotions, homework, advocacy, getting out of the house on time, and/or whatever else is on your mind. Parenting a child with ADHD can be overwhelming; don't do it alone! Join us in West Philadelphia at CHOP's Karabots Center or online.

If you are a parent with ADHD, you know it's hard- really, really hard. There are so many unique ways that an ADHD brain works that make parenting even more of a struggle than it already is. But it's not just struggle that your ADHD brain brings to parenting- the kids lucky enough to call you Mom, Dad, Granny, Auntie, or NuNu benefit from your ADHD brain as well! Join Marcy Caldwell, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and director of The Center for ADHD, as we explore how to ease the struggle of ADHD parenting while capitalizing on the benefits through ADHD-friendly parenting strategies.