Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD
Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD was developed by Linda Smith, Beth Kaplanek, and Mary Durheim over a period of more than two years. Parent to Parent provides educational information and support for individuals and families dealing with AD/HD and learning to navigate the challenges of AD/HD across the lifespan. Courses are offered in communities across the country. The curriculum was developed by parents who have lived the experience, but who also have had access to the best researchers and practitioners in the country. The entire course takes about 14 hours of time and is usually offered as a seven-week class, meeting for two hours once a week. Participants receive extensive materials to support them, including articles, reference materials, handouts, and homework assignments. The curriculum is very structured and includes information on:
- Overview of AD/HD
- Assessment to Multimodal Treatment
- Managing the Impact(s) of AD/HD on the Family
- Developing Parenting Strategies and Positive Behavior Interventions
- Educational Rights for Your Child with AD/HD
- Building an Education Team: Bridging the Gap Between Home and School
- Resiliency, Teen Challenges & Future Success
CHADD-Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD. These materials include Attention!