18th CHADD Annual Conference - Chicago, Illinois
CHADD Annual
Conference brings 1400 to Chicago to learn and
share
More than 1400 attendees met in
the Chicago at the CHADD 18th Annual
International Conference to listen, learn and share with scientific
researchers, coaches, authors and specialists in AD/HD. An overflowing
exhibit hall featured offerings from schools, educational publishers and
other suppliers providing goods and services designed to help patients,
families and teachers manage the impact of this lifespan disorder.
Scientific presentations included a keynote address from AD/HD expert
Russell Barkley, PhD and an inspiring closing address by Dr. Jefferson
Prince. Also featured during the event were an intense Parent-To-Parent
teacher training, CHADD Board of Directors meeting, educational
community forums in Chicago for the African American and
Hispanic Latino communities and a leadership training program for CHADD
affiliate coordinators
Highlights from the CHADD Annual Conference
By Petrina Chong Hollingsworth
Opening Keynote
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder expert Russell Barkley, Ph.D.,
unveiled nine new symptoms to diagnose AD/HD to a packed house.
“Only one in 10 adults in the United States who has AD/HD has been
appropriately diagnosed or is receiving appropriate care for that
diagnosis; 90 percent of adults with AD/HD remain unidentified and
untreated,” said Dr. Barkley, professor of psychiatry at SUNY
Upstate Medical University and clinical professor of psychiatry at the
Medical University of South Carolina
AD/HD and the Lived Experience
During the Friday morning conference plenary session, CHADD’s CEO
E. Clarke Ross, D.P.A., outlined the importance of individuals sharing
the experience of living with AD/HD to become better advocates. He
discussed the activities that CHADD is undertaking to translate the
lived experience into a social movement to benefit individuals with
AD/HD and other disorders.
Helping Kids Deal with Stress
Jefferson B. Prince, M.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard
Medical School, North Shore Medical Center, spoke at the Saturday
plenary session. Dr. Prince discussed the effects of continual stress on
individuals. “When we can teach kids to master stress, we’re
going to promote their healthiness and their wellness. We need to tutor
strengths and find areas of competence,” he said, emphasizing the
importance of teaching kids social skills. “Whether they get an A
in Origins of Western Society is less important than if they make good
friends.”
Workshops and Breakouts
Workshops and breakout sessions offered excellent opportunities for
individuals to exchange ideas and best practices.
Judith Kolberg presented a workshop on organizing strategies for
individuals with AD/HD.
Matthew Cohen, J.D., discussed accommodations for students at one of the
Friday afternoon breakout sessions.
The conference offered a first-time session on Natural Supports for
Families: Faith and Other Community Networks. Dealing successfully with
AD/HD frequently means utilizing natural assets, strengths and supports,
including faith communities. Members of the panel (from l to r): Tim
MacGeorge, M.S.W.; Brenda Johnson, LCSW; Richard Briscoe, Ph.D.; E.
Clarke Ross, D.P.A.; and Rolando Santiago, Ph.D.
Exhibits
More than 70 exhibitors showcased their products and services at the
18th Annual CHADD Conference.
2006 CHADD Award Winners
Hall of Fame
The CHADD Hall of Fame Award recognizes considerable contributions of
those who have dedicated their careers to improving the lives of people
living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
José Bauermeister, Ph.D., presented by Milton Beltrán, M.S.,
and CHADD President Anne Teeter, Ed.D.
Chris A. Dendy Zeigler, M.S., presented by Dr. Teeter and Conference
Co-Chair Sharon Weiss, M.Ed..
Mark Katz, Ph.D., presented by Sharon Weiss.
Public Policy Award
CHADD CEO E. Clarke Ross, D.P.A., presents Leighton Huey, M.D.,
with the 2006 CHADD Public Policy Award, recognizing his contributions
that have shaped public policy around the issues of mental health and
AD/HD.
Volunteers of the Year
Gina Pera, Beverlee Kell and Judy Marshall
Young Scientists’ Research Fund Award
The Young Scientists’ Research Fund Award recognizes and
supports research fellows, doctoral students and developing scientists
conducting original research on AD/HD.
Anne-Claude Bedard
Amori Yee Mikami, Ph.D.
Andrea Chronis (not shown)
Innovative Program of the Year
Mark Katz, Ph.D., and CHADD President Anne Teeter present Janet
Miller, M.A., CET, with the Innovative Program of the Year Award for her
work with the Philler Curtis Transition to College Program, which helps
students with AD/HD successfully transition from high school to
college.
Tapes, CDs, videos and DVDs of all the presentations and the program
book from this year’s conference are available from CHADD online
store.
Opportunities to Network
Attendees had multiple opportunities to exchange ideas during networking
sessions, ice cream socials and various other planned activities
throughout the conference.
President’s Council
Annual gifts of securities, property or cash to the CHADD
President’s Council in the amount of $5,000 or more are important
for the direct support of the CHADD Parent to Parent Program, the newly
published Educator’s Manual on AD/HD being distributed to the
nation’s schools. At the 2006 conference, the President’s
Council honored the creators of Parent to Parent and the editor of the
Educator’s Manual.
CHADD President’s Council Chair Andrew Klingenstein and CHADD
President Anne Teeter recognize Linda Katz, Mary Durheim and Beth
Kaplanek for their work in developing the Parent to Parent program."
Further information on the President’s Council is available on the
CHADD Web site or by contacting the CHADD Development Department.
The 19th Annual CHADD International Conference will be
held in Crystal City, Va., (Washington, D.C. metro area), November
7–10, 2007. For more information, visit the CHADD conference Web
site.
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