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ADHD: Misdiagnosed; Misunderstood; and
Mistreated (Untangling ADD & LD)
We know that if a child has ADD, their chance of also having a learning disorder is dramatically increased.  We also know that a child with a learning disorder has an increased probably of having ADD.  So what happens when a child has both?  Usually a mess--problems which tend to interact yet blend together.  Effective intervention depends on teasing the two apart and treating each.  Citing new research, this workshop will update participants on both the diagnosis and treatment for ADD, especially when learning disorders are also present.  Specific teacher / classroom strategies will be discussed.

Thursday, July 9, 2009
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Rogers Community Room
21201 Memorial Drive, Rogers, MN 55374

Thursday, August 13, 2009
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Paul & Shiela Wellstone Center
179 Robie Street, St. Paul, MN 55107

Primary Presenter:  Gary Gene Johnson, Ph.D., L.P., L.M.F.T., Clinical Director of Loring Family Clinic’s Clinic for Attention Learning and Memory in Minneapolis, MN has completed 2900 evaluations to date.  Currently 90% of the people evaluated by Dr. Johnson have been previously evaluated/diagnosed and prescribed treatment which has been unsuccessful. Through Harvard Medical School, he has trained with John Ratey, M.D., and Ned Hallowell, M.D., authors of Driven to Distraction and is involved in several neuroscience research groups.   He presents on many topics at parent workshops; teacher in-service workshops; Marriage Encounter weekends; national, state and local conventions including the Minnesota Psychological Association training workshops for professionals. 

Additional information:  Deby Samson, Education Coordinator at the clinic will accompany Dr. Johnson to demonstrate recent technology

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