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May 11

Topics For Adult meetings

Wednesday, 11. May 2011 1:45

As stated in the newsletter we are switching to a topic based meeting every month.  This could be just a bunch of handouts on that topic or a speaker.  This is just to get the converstaions going at the start of the meeting.   If you are a pro or just have a lot of personal experience with any of these topics and are willing to share and bring handouts please contact  me That way we can set up a month for you to share.
Here is the  list of  topics that I heard come up at meetings. I know I missed some and did not cover.  If you would like address something that is not on this list or a more direct topic please comment.
  • Supplements
  • Types of  Meds for treatment of ADHD
  • Side effects of meds. What to expect and how to deal with them
  • Sensory possessing disorder (SPD)
  • Fidgets
  • Coaching
  • Alternative treatment- Meditation
  • Alternative treatment- Acupuncture
  • Women and ADHD

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Apr 07

We need your help!

Wednesday, 7. April 2010 5:50

Frankly, it takes a lot of time, energy and funds to maintain and present high quality meetings and programs. We need all the help we can get. You do not need to be a member to volunteer.

So you want to help but have limited time yourself? Here are 10 easy ways for you to help us survive and thrive.

  1. Forward emails to your friends who might be interested in our satellite.
  2. Business cards from local places you find helpful- that way we can add them to our parent resource guide. Once we get the card we will also send them info about us.
  3. Carry and Hand out CHADD business cards- It is a very easy and safe way to spread the word about who we are and what we do. The cards are available at the meetings.
  4. Feedback- Give us suggestions about what you want from a meeting. Let us know how we can support you better.
  5. Post comments on the website or respond to an e-mail about what you’ve learned from a blog, meeting, speaker, or printed info.
  6. Write a brief testimonial- You can e-mail it us or post it to the website.
  7. Let us know schedule conflicts. We would like you to come as much as possible as we grow we plan on opening up more times and places. We need to know what works for all members.
  8. Donations- We are talking time here. We do appreciated cash donations but time is also just as helpful. We have lots of big, small, short term or even long term things available. You also do not need to be a big meeting-goer or attend at all. If you are interested check out our website or ask at the next meeting.
  9. Order books through our online bookstore. We get money for our group for every book that gets ordered. If you see a book that you want or would recommend let us know and we can add it.
  10. Join CHADD- our local group receives a good portion of your membership dollars and this is our sole source of revenue. If you are already a members please check your account profile to see if you are part of OR161. If you need help with this let us know. If you are unable to afford a membership and would like to be a member of CHADD please let us know. There is ways we can help.

-Hillsboro CHADD

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