WHIZIN CENTER FOR CONTINUING  EDUCATION

at AMERICAN JEWISH UNIVERSITY

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ADHD: Family Education (evening)
course number: #10FN3PBB
Dr. Billi Bittan
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Dr. Bittan holds a PhD in Education and MA in Psychotherapy. She specializes in focus, attention and memory disorders, ADHD, Asperger’s and learning challenges. Dr. Billi is a Board member CHADD SFV Chapter, facilitating the support group and Leading P2P classes – Parents training on ADHD and training teachers on ADHD, cognitive challenges and learning disabilities.

The course will provide educational information and support for individuals and families dealing with ADHD. If you’ve been searching for a reliable source on information about ADHD this class is for you. Family members will gain the ability to help their children navigate the hardships associated with the symptoms. The emotional and practical knowledge gained will provide you with the power and ability to manage of your family member’s ADHD. In addition, a medical doctor and a special education attorney will lecture as guest speakers.We encourage all adult family members to attend. Topics will include:

• Overview of AD/HD • Assessment to Multimodal Treatment
• Developing parenting strategies and positive behavior interventions
• Strengthening family relationships
• Educational rights for your family member with AD/HD
• Building an education team: bridging the gap between home and school
• Resiliency, teen challenges and future success


$10 materials fee to cover resource materials due at first class session.

1.4 CEU

Dates:
Evening: Wed • Oct 13-Dec 8 (no class Nov 10 & 24)
Number of Meetings:
7 sessions
Meeting Duration:
8-10pm
Tuition:
$231 • $88 Second Family Member
Registration Fees:
$15


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