ADHASA PARENTS’ CONFERENCE
“Unravelling the ADHD Puzzle”
(Click here to download the REGISTRATION FORM)
PROGRAMME – 30 & 31 JULY 2011
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(See below for the outline of the programme)
Saturday provides the basics of ADHD and gives an understanding of the condition: symptoms, medication, diet, self-esteem, social and emotional development, behaviour management, fun with homework.
Sunday offers further enrichment as we look at children's stress, sensory integration, speech and auditory integration and visual aspects of learning. Parents, caregivers, therapists, teachers, anyone needing understanding of ADHD in children – all are welcome to attend.
Date: Sat 30th and Sun 31st July 2011
Venue: Jeffrey Auditorium, St John’s College, Houghton, Johannesburg
Time: Registration is at 8am sharp on both days!
Sat: 8.30am to 4.30pm Sun: 8.30am to 1pm
Investment: Both Days: R800 per person; One Day Only: Sat R500 per person, Sun R450 per person
Full Time Students – R350 per person – please present your student card at registration
Display Table – R600 Sat and R400 Sun (includes table hire, lunch and teas)
Price includes notes, teas and lunch.
Medical Approach
Assessment , diagnosis and medications
10 Steps Before Ritalin
How nutrition and lifestyle can change your child’s life
Self Esteem, Social and Emotional Development
Most important for every child
Behaviour & Management
Time management; Structure in the home
Making Homework Fun
Eliminate homework hassles
Sensory Integration
Affected children are often treated for the wrong condition
Childhood Stresses
Often not recognised but can seriously exacerbate any difficulties they already have
Speech & Auditory Integration Therapy
Information heard but not registered, cannot be learned
How Vision Affects Learning
Perfect eyesight does not mean perfect vision