Center of Attention
Newsletter of CHADD of Northern California
Also at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
14 April 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
Announcements: Mr. Dimples goes on Spring Break!
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 ==========

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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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San Francisco - 4/21/2003, Mon. 7:00 - 9pm
Adult Success Group. Topic: Workplace Issues -- Share skills and
strategies for success at home, in the workplace, in relationships,
etc.
CPMC Pacific Campus, San Francisco - Contact: Rachel Rosenfeld: 415-362-7227
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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. 12:30am-2:30pm
Parent Resource Group -- Call First...
30 Catalpa Ave., Mill Valley - Contact: Victoria Vogel & Holly
Seerly: 415-383-6048
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San Francisco - 5/1/2003, Thu. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Overcoming Dyslexia -- Come hear Dr. Sally Shaywitz discuss her new
book, Overcoming Dyslexia, followed by questions and answers, and a
book signing. Recommended audience: Parents, educators, adult
dyslexics, psychologists. Free.
San Francisco Day School; 350 Masonic Ave., San Francisco - Contact:
Northern California Branch of IDA : Visit www.dyslexia-ncbida.org
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Alameda - 5/2/2003, Fri. 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Promoting Success for Children with Attentional Differences in the
Regular Classroom -- Designed for teachers. Send your child's
teacher, or come as a parent! With Glenn Gelfenbein, MA & Kathy
Allen, MA.
Home/Base; 2750 Todd St., Alameda - Contact: Abiliy Resource Center:
510-595-5548
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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 - Contact: 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 year's 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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======== Announcements ==========

"CHADD Dimples" is a pen name. Don't tell anyone, but the name came
from the 2000 elections in Florida, when there was some difficulty
counting the "dimples" on ballot "chads." Remember?

Anyway, if you have any difficulty with the cold, hard truth about
that cute little fellow, CHADD Dimples, just imagine that he is on
spring vacation in Fort Lauderdale this week. And when he gets back,
please don't tip him off that I told you, OK?

By the way, there is a picture of him on our website at
http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter/editor.htm

- Lew Mills, Editor in Mr. Dimples' absenceŠ

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

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suggestions, or criticisms will be greatly appreciated. Please
continue to help us make this newsletter more beneficial to you all.

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members. Please feel free to write to us about anything that you
would like to see published.

You can e-mail your comments to us at CHADD_Dimples@....
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right place.


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CHADD Dimples
Editor, "Center of Attention"
CHADD of Northern California, Chapter # 504
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