CHADD Vancouver Chapter

Information and Support Meeting for Parents, Adults & Professionals. Youth welcome to participate in all meetings.

Adults with ADD, check out The Vancouver Adult ADD Support Group, which is the Adult group of CHADD Vancouver

Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly information and support meetings.
The topics and speakers for this year have been suggested by members.
We hope that every meeting will provide time for learning, questioning, sharing, and problem-solving.
Attendance is free for members. Suggested donation for others is $5 to cover costs.

CH.A.D.D. Vancouver Chapter held its' first information and support meeting in May, 1994 We are a non-profit, parent-run volunteer chapter.

Where:	2450 Ontario St. Raven Song Community Health Centre(between Broadway & West 8th Ave)
Time	6:30- 8:30 pm, September 2009 to June 2010 (Third Tuesday of the month except Dec. & Mar.

(To confirm topics/speakers check website or call 604 222-4043)

2009-2010 Meetings

Sep 15	Living with ADHD – Video (featuring Dr. Ed Hallowell) & Discussion, Popcorn & Refreshments
Oct 20	Managing online & offline Information Overload. Facilitated by Pete Quily, Adult ADHD Coach
Nov 17	School Strategies (including advocacy) for children & teens with ADHD. Speaker: Dr. Candice Murray, Psychologist
	No Dec meeting
Jan 19	ADHD & Related conditions: Anxiety, Oppositional Defiance, Depression…. Speaker: Lorelei Faulkner RN Nursing Educator, Mental Health
Feb 16	“Sensational” Daily Life: Understanding your child’s unique sensory needs and how they relate to ADHD. Speakers: Rebecca Swift & Alexis Davis, Occupational Therapists
	No March meeting
Apr 20 *change in meeting	"Clinical Vignettes in Adult ADHD" with presenter Dr. Cyril Melck (Psychiatrist)who (with a GP and psychologist) has developed a program for adults with ADHD.
May 18	Keeping a balance with ADHD & Impulsivity. Speaker: Steve Curtis: Successful award winning young entrepreneur,leader & businessman with ADHD. Steve will share his challenges and tips for successful living with ADHD. Steve is currently Managing Director at Evergreen Capital Corporation; and CEO & owner of SMI Consumer Products. His business site is www.simplymarketinginc.com
Jun 15	Celebrate what works with ADHD! Share ideas for future CHADD topics. Enjoy Pizza & Prizes