Center of Attention
Newsletter of CHADD of Northern California
Also at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
31 March 2003

CHADD Works to Improve the Lives of People with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder through Education, Advocacy,
and Support

The Center of Attention is CHADD of Northern California's bi-weekly
newsletter, designed to keep you up to date with CHADD of Northern
California's activities and updates in the field.

===== In This Issue =====

Calendar of Events
Feature Article: Summer Programs
Please Tell Us

===== About the Newsletter =====

The Center of Attention is CHADD of Northern California's bi-weekly
newsletter. The newsletter is designed to keep you up to date with
CHADD of Northern California's activities and updates in the field.
It's a step toward bringing the members closer together.

======== Calendar of Events ==========

Contra Costa - 4/2/2003, Wed. 7-9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult Topical Meeting: TBA --
Kaiser Mental Health, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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Santa Clara - 4/2/2003, Wed. Reg: 7pm, Meet 7:30pm
Social Skills, Relationships and Getting Along at Work with AD/HD --
Program subject to change...
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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San Mateo - 4/5/2003, Sat. 9 am - Noon; Registration at 8 am
Public Talk on Behavior - Richard Lavoie, MS, MEd. -- Register online.
South San Francisco Conference Center, South San Francisco - Contact:
Schwab Learning: 800-230-0988 or visit
www.SchwabLearning.org/SchwabLearning.asp?id=1306
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Marin - 4/8/2003, Tues. 7-9pm
Referenced-EEG, a New Approach - Mark Schiller, MD, Assistant
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF. -- Learn about
Referenced-EEG, a test which measures brain wave abnormalities and
suggests the medications that would be most helpful. It is 80%
clinically effective and used for ages 6-90. Results are not related
to a DSM diagnosis.
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera - Contact:
Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Alameda - 4/9/2003, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Tri-Valley Parent Support Meeting --
Thomas J. Hart Middle School, Pleasanton - Contact: JoAnn Matone: 925-484-2173
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San Francisco - 4/9/2003, Wed. 7:30pm
Women's ADD Support Group -- Please Call Lynn to confirm times and
locations before attending.
CPMC Davies Campus, San Francisco - Contact: Lynn: 415-621-1078
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Sacramento - 4/12/2003, Sat. 7:00 a.m. through morning
Annual "Walk for Hope" -- UC Davis MIND Institute
Sacramento - Contact: Kevin Duggan: 888-324-0464; www.mindinstitute.org
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Marin - 4/15/2003, Tues. 7-9pm
Got Clutter? A drop-in peer-support group for organizing. -- SueZee
Poinsett; Professional coach and organizer, Member of Na. Assoc.
Professional Organizers. 415-492-8822. Cost: $10 donation
Marin Community Mental Health, Greenbrae - Contact: Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Online - 4/16/2003, Wed. 6-8:00 PM PST
Adult AD/HD and Relationship Issues -- Guest Expert: Arthur Robin, Ph.D.
CHADD Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Message Line: 510-291-2950
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Contra Costa - 4/16/2003, Wed. 7-9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult General Support Meeting -- Ongoing, confidential
support groups for Adults with ADHD
Kaiser Mental Health, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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Santa Clara - 4/16/2003, Wed. Reg: 7pm, Meet 7:30pm
Silicon Valley Adult, Parent and Spouse Support Groups -- Separate
peer-facilitated groups let you share struggles and strategies with
each other. Includes video.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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Santa Clara - 4/23/2003, Wed. 7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Kitty Petty ADD/LD Institute Meeting -- Discussion of and sharing
successful ADHD/LD strategies and coping skills with other like
ADDults
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Kitty Petty ADD/LD
Institute: 650-329-9443 or visit www.kpinst.org
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Yolo - 4/24/2003, Thu. Lending Library 7:00 pm; 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm
County Meeting -- CHADD welcomes all with interest or concerns
regarding attention deficit disorder. (Call first to confirm.)
Davis Branch, Yolo County Library, Davis
Contact: Yolo County CHADD: 530-750-3929
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Marin - 4/28/2003, Mon. 9:30-11:30am
Parent Resource Group -- Call First...
30 Catalpa Ave., Mill Valley - Contact: Victoria Vogel & Holly
Seerly: 415-383-6048
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**** - 5/2/2003, through 5/4/01
ADDA 2003 National Conference on Attention Deficit Disorders --
Keynote Presentations: includes the best national ADD authorities
including Hallowell, Ratey, Solden, Nadeau, Quinn, Novotni,
Goldstein, and many more.
No Directions Available, Portsmouth, VA
See Website: www.add.org/conference.htm
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Contra Costa - 5/7/2003, Wed. 7-9 pm
Walnut Creek Adult Topical Meeting: TBA --
Kaiser Mental Health, Walnut Creek - Contact: Donna Love: 925-687-4324
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San Francisco - 5/7/2003, Wed. 7:30pm
Women's ADD Support Group -- Please Call Lynn to confirm times and
locations before attending.
CPMC Davies Campus, San Francisco - Contact: Lynn: 415-621-1078
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Santa Clara - 5/7/2003, Wed. Reg: 7pm, Meet 7:30pm
Coping Skills -- Dr. Michael Hinckley will speak.
Friends Meeting House, Palo Alto - Contact: Silicon Valley Warmline:
650-949-5472
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Alameda - 5/10/2003, Sat. 9 am - 3 pm
Breaking the Code: Demystifying the Evaluation Process for Students
with Learning Disabilities -- David Berg, Nancy Cushen White, Jack
Davis and Glenn Gelfenbein guide parents, educators and allied
professionals to better understand and interpret a diagnostic
evaluation. $25
UCB Extension - International Center Auditorium; 2222 Harold Way,
Berkeley - Contact: UC Berkeley Extension: 510-642-4111
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Santa Clara - 5/13/2003, Tues.
ADHD: Meeting the Challenges, Embracing the Opportunities
Edward Hallowell, M.D. -- In his Tools for Parents lecture, Dr.
Hallowell will offer an update on his 1994 bestseller, "Driven to
Distraction" and discuss what it takes to ensure that children, no
matter what obstacles they face, grow up to be happy, well adjusted
adults. $15 for advanced tickets.
Camino Ballroom; Rickey's, a Hyatt Hotel; 4219 El Camino Real, Palo
Alto - Contact: Bay Area Parents Magazine: Call 800-657-0288 or visit
www.toolsforparents.com
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Marin - 5/13/2003, Tues. 7-9pm
Paperwork Control: Bills and Taxes - A panel of our "Paperwork
Assistants". -- Learn ways to pay bills on time and file paperwork
logically for next years taxes. Meet paperwork assistants who can
help. Bring your tips to share.
Town Center Corte Madera Community Room, Corte Madera - Contact:
Beverlee: 415-789-9464
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Alameda - 5/14/2003, Wed. 7 - 9 pm
Tri-Valley Parent Support Meeting --
Thomas J. Hart Middle School, Pleasanton - Contact: JoAnn Matone: 925-484-2173
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Online - 5/15/2003, Thu. 6-8:00 PM PST
ADD and Addiction -- Guest Expert: Wendy Richardson, M.A., M.F.C.C., C.A.S.
CHADD Online Chat, Internet - Contact: Message Line: 510-291-2950
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San Francisco - 5/17/2003, Sat. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Parent Education Network Conference - Helping LD Kids at Home and
School -- For Parents and Educators: featuring Tucker Geerds, (a
leading expert on Learning Differences), a panel of LD kids and a
Disabilities Workshop.
TBA - Bay Area, - Contact: Dewey Rosetti: E-mail: drosetti@...
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===== Feature Article ======

Summer Programs

CHADD has a quick webpage on summer camps and programs:

http://www.chaddnorcal.org/camps.htm

There are other links there to more information. But this week we
really want to ask for your ideas. What are you going to do with your
child this summer, to enrich, entertain, or just hope they don't
cause too much trouble? Tell us and we will compile your comments for
everyone.

===== Please Tell Us! =====

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suggestions, or criticisms will be greatly appreciated. Please
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