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SOUTH BAY/SO CAL CHAPTER OF CHADD 10G
Hello and Welcome!
Managing ADHD is uniquely challenging for everyone...but we don't have to do it alone. Managing ADHD is like a marathon, not a sprint. It is about discovering the right combination of treatment, tools, and support that works for you and your family. It is our hope that you are open to peer group support to help guide you, build better understanding, fight isolation and find empowerment. Engaging and participating in peer group support can be helpful and incredibly rewarding. There are always challenges which include overcoming initial hesitation, finding the right group, and most importantly, committing to stay engaged.
Peer support groups are not replacements for professional medical treatment. They are about "community" and networking in ADHD management...that we are not alone in facing ongoing challenges. We find others ready to share, uplift and support us every step of the way.
We are stronger together! By working together, we learn practical strategies and gain insight into managing our every day challenges, complimenting clinical advice from medical professionals. Please join us!
1. CHADD ADHD SUPPORT GROUP: Justine Ruotolo, LMFT & ADHD/Executive Function Coach is the Group Facilitator. Justine is passionate about helping individuals and their families embrace their ADHD gifts. These Zoom meetings are bi-monthly on Saturdays, from 1-2:30 pm (PST). For info and to request the Zoom link, email Carolyn @ ckellychadd10g@gmail.com and Justine @ justine.ruotolo@narrativeshiftcoaching.com
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
1. August 22, 2026
2. September 5, 2026
3. September 19, 2026
4. October 3, 2026
5. October 17, 2026
6. October 31, 2026
2. CHADD WOW FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: Professionals are invited to speak on ADHD topics of interest for individuals and their families. These Zoom meetings are held monthly, beginning in September and ending in May, on a Thursday evening, from 7 pm - 8:30 pm (PST). For info or to request the Zoom link, email Carolyn @ ckellychadd10g@gmail.com.
DATE: September 17, 2026
SPECIAL GUEST: Justine Ruotolo, LMFT, ADHD/Executive Function Coach
TOPIC: The Story You were Told: What it means to be Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World
TOPIC DESCRIPTION: TBA
DATE: October 15, 2026
SPECIAL GUEST: Stefanie Rushatakankovit, Licensed Ed Psychologist & Board Certified Behavior Analyst
TOPIC: TBA
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DATE: November 12, 2026
SPECIAL GUEST: Steven J. Lawrence, MD.
TOPIC: TBA
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DATE: January 14, 2027
SPECIAL GUEST: Faisal Ahmed, MD
TOPIC: "The Heart of the Matter," Strategies for Neurodivergent Families around day-to-day ADHD Challenges.
TOPIC DESCRIPTION: TBA
DATE: February 4, 2027
SPECIAL GUEST: Russ Jones (adhdbigbrother.com)
TOPIC: TBA
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DATE: March, 2027
SPECIAL GUEST: TBA
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DATE: April, 2027
SPECIAL GUEST: TBA
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DATE: May, 2027
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Local Volunteer Opportunities
If you would like to volunteer your talents to this group, please send us an e-mail at ckellychadd10g@gmail.com
CHADD AFFILIATE: South Bay/So. CA CHADD
CHADD NATIONAL
CHADD Local Groups Need Your Support
CHADD has local groups throughout the United States. Each group offers programming or information specific to their geographic area. Local CHADD groups offer assistance for parents, children, young adults, adults and other stakeholders (psychologists, teachers, doctors, etc.). CHADD groups also provide advocacy, support, networking and information to those affected by ADHD in their communities.
Ways you can support these efforts are as follows:
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Donate to this effort
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Contact your local CHADD group to advocate for support groups
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Contact your school district to host and support newly forming or current groups
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Contact your local community foundation or other foundations in your area to support this effort
For questions on these, or any options to support CHADD please visit our web site at https://CHADD..org or contact the CHADD National office at (301) 306-7070.
