CHADD Northeast Regional Center - NERC

10/02/2025

How to Talk to Your Child About Their ADHD
Tuesday, Oct 7, 7:00 – 8:30pm

The way you talk to your child now about their ADHD will influence how your child sees themself for the rest of their life. Explaining ADHD to your child empowers them with self-awareness, fosters self-advocacy, and reduces feelings of shame or blame, helping them understand it's a difference, not a defect.
Dr. Alli Williams and Dr. Cami Winkelspecht will be speaking on How to Talk with Your Child About Their ADHD. They will discuss language you can use to have positive, age-appropriate conversations.
Dr. Alli Williams (Head of the Pilot School) and Dr. Cami Winkelspecht (Child Clinical Psychologist and owner of Child Psychology Solutions, LLC) have years of experience and expertise working with children, teens, parents and educators around ADHD education and support and look forward to bringing this support to the BuxMont CHADD community.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BpJTQw0ZQD-jQ08Hc0p2zQ

04/24/2025

CHADD’s upcoming webinar series, Health and Wellness with ADHD, begins May 6. This four-part series offers adults with ADHD actionable strategies for improving sleep, nutrition, movement, and personal care habits. Free for CHADD members, affordable for nonmembers. In addition to the live Zoom sessions, registrants will also receive access to session recordings and all handouts at the conclusion of the series. Learn more and register at: https://CHADD.org/education

03/27/2025

Are you concerned about potential federal changes to special education? Join us for a presentation on what to know about your child's education rights. Bring your questions.

02/22/2025

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01/14/2025

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Waiting for mental health care can feel overwhelming - but you're not alone in this journey. Join clinical psychologist Dr. Emily Kline for our eye-opening webinar "Bridging the Gap: Supporting Loved Ones as They Wait for Mental Health Care" and learn how to effectively support your loved ones during their wait for professional care.

💡 Discover practical strategies to:

✔️ Maintain motivation without overstepping boundaries
✔️ Provide meaningful support during the waiting period
✔️ Navigate this challenging time together

Click here to secure your place in this session. https://www.familyaware.org/webinar/bridging-the-gap-supporting-loved-ones-as-they-wait-for-mental-health-care/

12/31/2024

10/23/2024

It's less than a month away! Join us for the 2024 Annual International Conference on ADHD. Register now for both the 2024 in-person conference and the 2025 online conference. ACO, ADDA, and CHADD bring you the ultimate conference experience. https://bit.ly/ADHDConference2024

10/23/2024

Cultural norms and barriers in Latino communities can influence how ADHD symptoms in children are perceived. While Latino communities have similar rates of ADHD as the general population, Latino children in the U.S. are often underdiagnosed and untreated. In this webinar, Dr. Luke Smith highlights important cultural considerations for professionals working with Latino families affected by ADHD. Let’s raise awareness and improve access to care!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7-D9bat7vI

10/23/2024

We all get by with a little help from our friends. Joining a support group, a CHADD chapter, or an organization can complement your treatment plan. Having support and assurance can help build your sense of self while you navigate the challenges that ADHD sometimes creates.

Read more about the benefits of support groups at https://bit.ly/AttnPeerSupport

09/24/2024

The Friendship Toolkit: Building Life-Strategies for Children to Create Good Social Bonds
Diane Perry, The PEALE Center
Making and keeping friends can be challenging for children and teens with ADHD. Diane Perry of PEAL will share principles of friendship development as well as possible barriers that may arise. Learn strategies for helping your child develop and maintain lasting social relationships.
Diane Perry has over twenty years of education, advocacy and family leadership under her belt. She is the Family Resource Specialist for the PEAL Center in Philadelphia. In addition to her work at PEAL, Diane serves as Vice-Chair of the State Special Education Advisory Panel. Diane’s son David, 29, received special education services; he is currently attending college, working part time, and serves on 2 boards; SAU1 (Self Advocates Unites as 1) and the Sean King Fund for Inclusive Education.
https://www.pealcenter.org/
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09/10/2024

08/27/2024

Back to school means back to routines and cognitive demands. Dr. Szarko will share about the impact of executive functioning differences, so often seen with individuals with ADHD. She will connect executive functions with learning needs and provide practical suggestions for parents and students to get the school year off to a positive and productive start.

Dr. Julia Szarko is a psychologist with Ambler Counseling Center as well as a nationally certified school psychologist who has spent her entire career practicing in public school settings. She graduated from the University of Richmond with a BA in Psychology then went onto the Pennsylvania State University to earn both her MS and PhD in School Psychology. Throughout her career, she has maintained an expertise in autism assessment, including providing training at the National level. In addition, Julia has extensive experience in student and system level intervention and support, including leadership and advocacy work at the local, state, and federal levels to promote access to school mental health services for all students. In recognition of her professional contributions, Julia was awarded the Pennsylvania School Psychologist of the Year in 2019 and the National School Psychologist of the Year in 2021.

Register for this virtual presentation:
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