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FUTURE EVENTS
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PAST EVENTS 23rd November 2006
Civic Office, Milton Keynes
A Journey through life: ADHD (Chaired by Dr Adams)
Click here for full details.
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29th June 2006
Suffolk Constabulary Headquarters, Martlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk
ADHD – Facts Not Fiction. Enough’s Enough!
The Conference will focus on the need to inform government officials and those working within the field, on the social, occupational, and economic impact of ADHD across the lifespan; upgrading level of knowledge in the community about the nature, course, and causes of ADHD; providing information on state of the art management and treatment approaches. Click here to download the conference flyer.
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20th April 2006
PGEA GP Seminar
Hayes Grove Priory Hospital, Bromley, Kent
Understanding ADHD in Adolescents and Adults
Dr Adams presented a seminar to GPs along with Dr Radha Baht, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Topics of the discussion ranged from risky teenage behaviour to the impairing disorganisation that affects a mother in her daily family functioning. Research was presented to help GPs understand how to identify age appropriate symptoms reflecting the disorder at its different stages of development across the lifespan. Another focus of the presentation was a screening tool for GPs.
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8th June 2005
Sutton Family Centre.
London Borough of Sutton
Presentation to teachers
Covering all phases of education from nursery to secondary schools for teachers studying for an MA in Autism. The topic was the neuropsychological and medical aspects of autism and anger management in relation to pupils on the spectrum.
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5th July 2005
National Autistic Society, Surrey Branch, Woking venue
Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs!
Dr Adams presented research about the effects on the family of having a child with autism, such as the impact on siblings. There was also a discussion of how parents take a proactive approach, and personal sharing of their learning process that involves facing the many challenges as well as wonders when raising a child on the autistic spectrum.
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9th June 2005
Sutton Family Centre.
Tools for Life in Understanding and Coping with Autism : What Parents can Do After their Child has been Diagnosed.
Question and Answer Session. By invitation only.
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28th July 2005
Eagle House Clinic.
Understanding ADHD and Attachment Disorders: Management Strategies for Children and Adolescents.
Sponsored by Kindercare Foster Agency. By invitation only.
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12th September 2005
Foundations for Life Conference: Bromley Autistic Trust
Higher Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
This one day conference looked at supporting young people with HFA and Asperger syndrome. The conference focussed on practical strategies to support those approaching and coping with the often-difficult period of adolescence and young adulthood. Attended by professionals working with ASD, parents, carers and individuals with ASD.
The day looked at coping with puberty, adolescence and negotiating difficulties that occur both at home and within the school during this period. Issues discussed included forming social and emotional relationships, making friends, and generally living life “in the mainstream”. In addition practical strategies for dealing with anxiety, stress and anger were explored.
Dr Adams was a guest speaker along with Luke and Jacqui Jackson and Wendy Lawson
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1st -11th September 2005
Duracell European Toy Survey 2005
Children’s Hospital Tour across the UK and Ireland.
Dr Adams was the Spokesperson for the Toy Survey Hospital tours in:
* London
* Wales
* Birmingham
* Leeds
* Newcastle
* Belfast
www.duracell.com/uk/toys_hospital.asp
Radio live links in December 2005
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10th October 2005
Dublin.
Anglo-Irish ADHD Masterclass for Paediatricians
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11th October 2005
Royal College of General Practitioners
Behaviour management for children with ADHD.
Dr Adams presented a workshop sponsored by the Royal College of General Practitioners: Early Years ID Conference in London. The topic was Evidence Based Intervention: Behavioural Management for Children with ADHD, including strategies to enhance prosocial behaviours. The conference was attended by primary care, mental health teams.
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27th-29th October 2005
17th Annual CHADD International Conference
Hope, Resiliency and Success: AD/HD Interventions for a Lifetime, in Dallas, Texas.
Dr Adams presented a workshop entitled "Enhancing Prosocial Relationships in Children and Adolescents with ADHD". Click here for details of the 2006 Conference.
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26th November 2005
Super-Parenting Masterclass
Carshalton, Surrey
Designed for parents to learn techniques in helping their children with social, communication and behavioural problems. The approach combines traditional parent training with highly specialised therapeutic skills training.
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1st February 2006
An Introduction to ADHD: Its Impact and Practical Strategies to Help
* To provide an overview of ADHD.
* To explain how the condition manifests itself in everyday life, and the resulting impairment over the major domains of functioning.
* Evidence-based interventions.
* Practical strategies that work for daily life.
* Practical strategies for inclusion in work settings.
Sponsored by the Get Positive Action and Information on Disability project (GET PAID). GET PAID is an ESF funded capacity building project, managed by Steve Davies of Prospects. Delegates were from work-based learning providers (e.g. apprenticeships, colleges, voluntary sector, Connexions).
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