Upcoming Workshop Feb 2010
Take a journey to understand the world of the child with ADHD along with why and how their world effects their environment and all those around. Discover the keys necessary to help change their environment, decrease anger and aggression; reduce stress and anxiety; provide tools for the child’s future; while giving recognition and credit to their abundant positive qualities. These workshop presentations have been designed to offer management keys to parents, teachers, early childhood staff, in fact, any one who wants to understand and better manage the world of ADHD.
About the Facilitator
Kerry Cooney has 30 years experience working in schools and homes assisting challenging children and families.
10 years were spent facilitating parenting courses and workshops for teachers and other professionals involved with ADHD.
The information she presents is based on behaviour strategies and tools for which she received a positive stamp of approval from hundreds of participants.
Who can attend this workshop? · Parents · Educators · Early Childhood Practitioners · All those interested in ADHD
Workshop Date
Townsville
Date: Tuesday, February 16th
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Shore Drive Motel
117 The Strand, Townsville
Cost: $30 pp; $40 couple; $20 Concession
Please Note: Couples price is for life partners, parents or 2 family members.
Kerry will not be back in this area for up to 12 months so do not miss your change to attend this Workshop.
Registration On-line:
www.everydaywithadhd.com.au and visit our Workshops & Seminars page.
A practical NEW workbook to help kids with ADHD at School
The story behind the book:
My name is Kate Horstmann and I am an Occupational Therapist currently based in Townsville. During my time working in Croydon, London, my colleague Jo Steer (Clinical Psychologist) and I established a group for children with ADHD and ASD to help them transition to high school. The high demands for the groups demonstrated a big gap in resources and so we extended our work to create a book, focussing in particular on ADHD.
What makes the workbook different?
The book has been designed as a tool rather than a reference. Built into it are the underlying concepts that we have found to be essential, including:
- Actively involving the young person & forming a partnership
- Trying out strategies to determine what actually works for individuals
- Combining approaches from a range of disciplines and frameworks.
What topics are covered in the book?
The chapters emerged from the priorities reported to us by parents and teachers and include self-esteem, attention/concentration, coping with stress, organization, friendships and homework. There are also sections on transition planning, understanding ADHD and goal setting.
How can you use it?
The book is designed to be used either as the basis for an individual program or a group. It can be used by parents, education support staff, teachers and professionals; ideally in preparation for high school, but also within the first few years of senior schooling (approx 10 – 14 years). Worksheets are structured to promote learning through a process of reflection and analysis (Detect & Reflect), testing out strategies (Give it a Go) and consolidation and prioritisation (Pulling it Together). These activities are supported by tip sheets for young people and adults, and goal setting and information sharing tools.
Want more Information?
Read a review at www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6012058
Order the book at www.footprint.com.au or purchase from Dymocks (Townsville) – RRP is $39.95.
Contact the author at kate_horstmann@hotmail.com
The Umbrella Network has a number of Kate's books available to loan through our Resource Centre. Please contact us if this option interests you
Ph: 4728 3330
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