ADHD and Screen Time: Turning Problems into Solutions

When: Saturday 10/28/17

When: 8:30am-12:45pm

Where: Commonwealth Academy, 1321 Leslie Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301

Whether they're parents concerned about their children, adults unable to "unplug", or spouses who feel they've been replaced by electronics -- this is a troubling issue affecting many families, especially those who have members with an ADHD diagnosis.

Keynote Speaker: Edward Spector, Psy.D., "The Healthy Use of Technology"

Featured Lecturers: Adam Pletter, Psy.D., "Overcoming the Challenges of Digital Parenting"

Joseph D Cabush, LCSW, "Teens, Tech, ADHD: All You Need to Know"

Abigail Wurf, M.Ed., PCC, "Technology and App Solutions for You"

A discussion with expert panelists will follow the formal presentations and attendees will have an opportunity to visit exhibitors throughout the morning.

CHADD NoVA/DC and the ADHD Resource Group of Nova present this half-day conference, sponsored by The Study Pro and Life Sherpa.

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Maryland Psychological Association State Convention

When: Friday 11/03/17

When: 9-3

Where: BWI Marriott

"Neuropsychological Interpretation of Achievement Test Data: The Search for Convergent Validity." Dr. Rebecca Resnik and Dr. R Patrick Savage are the featured speaker for this year's convention. The presentation includes 6 hours of CE, but can be attended either in the morning or afternoon as a stand-alone. The morning focuses on brain-behavior relationships, while the afternoon focus is on using specific tests to support diagnostic hypotheses.

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International Conference for ADHD

When: Thursday 11/09/17

When: All Day

Where: Atlanta, Georgia

I'm pleased to be presenting Nov 10th and Nov 11th. My talks are: Cracking the Code: Converting "Assessment Data into Results" and"Harnessing the Power of the Emotional Brain: Game Changers from Affective Neuroscience." Please stop by and say 'hello.'

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Independent Educational Consultants Assoc National Conference

When: Wednesday 11/15/17

When: three days

Where: Washington DC

I'll be presenting on Thursday the 16th, a talk titled, "Cracking the Code: Converting Assessment Data into Results." I am also presenting on Friday the 17th with Peter Braverman. Our talk is titled "Tension Tamers: Strategies for Placing Anxious Students, and Calming Anxious Parents." Please stop by to say hi!

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College Planning for Bright Students who Think (And Learn) Differently

When: Wednesday 12/06/17

When: 7:00 pm

Where: The Nora School

Free and Open to the Public. Directions and Parking can be found on The Nora School website under "Directions". RSVP to Events@nora-school.org or call (301) 495-6672.

With Lori Vise and Joan Wittan, The College Consulting Collaborative ~ Wed., December 6, 7 pm: Insights into how to identify colleges that “get your kid”, along with helpful tips on preparing your student’s “life skill readiness” for college will be shared. The presentation will include six essential skills for college success, what colleges are looking for, the types of accommodations and services that are available, your role in the college years, and finding the “right fit”. The College Consulting Collaborative is a partnership of independent educational consultants who work with students with a wide variety of learning differences. They love the challenge of finding and building on the student’s strengths and maximizing their potential. They have expertise in language-based learning differences, GTLD students, A

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Getting the Most out of Testing, and Developing Related Study Strategies

When: Wednesday 01/31/18

When: 7:00 pm

Where: The Nora School

Free and Open to the Public. Directions and Parking can be found on The Nora School website at www.nora-school.org or clicking the tab "Directions". RSVP to Events@nora-school.org or call (301) 495-6672. We hope to see you here!

With Carey Heller, Psy.D. ~ Wed., January 31, 7 pm: Understanding why neuropsychological testing is recommended, how it works, and how it can truly help your student learn more effectively by utilizing their strengths will help you also work with your student and their school to develop strategies and accommodations for areas that need more supports. Carey A. Heller, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and partner at The Heller Psychology Group LLC in Bethesda, Maryland. He provides psychotherapy and assessment services for children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Heller specializes in the evaluation of ADHD, learning disabilities, and comorbid mood/behavioral disorders. His psychotherapy specializations include: ADHD/executive functioning and Autism Sp

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Unleashing Potential: Giving your Teens more Control over their Lives

When: Wednesday 02/28/18

When: 7:00 pm

Where: The Nora School

Free and Open to the Public. Directions and Parking can be found on The Nora School website at www.nora-school.org or clicking the tab "Directions". RSVP to Events@nora-school.org or call (301) 495-6672. We hope to see you here!

With William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson We want our children to succeed, to be their best, and to do their best, but what if they are not on board? Are they feeling too much pressure? A few years ago, Ned Johnson and Bill Stixrud started noticing the same problem from different angles: Even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking any real motivation. Many complained that they had no control over their lives. Some hit college and unraveled. Since a healthy motivation hinges on having a strong sense of control, how do you give your kids more control without giving up all authority as a parent? Both speakers have devoted their lives to coaching kids and together they’ve recently published a book on counterintuitive solutions

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Understanding Teen Anxiety and Counter-Intuitive Strategies for Parenting the Anxious Teen

When: Wednesday 03/07/18

When: 7:00 pm

Where: The Nora School

Free and Open to the Public. Directions and Parking can be found on The Nora School website at www.nora-school.org or clicking the tab "Directions". RSVP to Events@nora-school.org or call (301) 495-6672. We hope to see you here!

With Jonathan Dalton Ph.D., The Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change For parents of high schoolers with anxiety, the need for practical, yet sometimes counter-intuitive evidence-based skills and techniques is essential to help their teens experience less anxiety and develop greater tolerance for emotional distress. Specific topics include why anxiety and avoidance are teammates, how to teach specific coping skills to your children, which types of positive reinforcement should be used to decrease anxiety, and when active ignoring of anxious behavior is the best method to decrease the child’s experience of anxiety. Dr. Dalton Ph.D., founded the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change (CABC) in Rockville, MD. Dr. Dalton served as director of the school

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