Does this sound like your child or teen?
 
 “Serious procrastinator...“     “Scattered...“     “Chronically forgetful...“
“Frequently late, rushed and/or unprepared...“       “Easily frustrated...“     “blames others...“
“Sense of being an underachiever...“        “Attracted to chaos and drama...“
“Interrupts/ blurts things out without thinking...“          “Sloppy & disorganized...“
“Trouble getting started on projects...and trouble disengaging
from activities once you’re focused on them (hyperfocused)... “
“Tendency toward impulsivity and/or risk-taking... “         “IMPATIENT..“.
“Addicted to TV/ the Internet/ computer games...” “Often doesn't seem to listen...”
“Shifts excessively from one activity to another (“the butterfly”)...“ “Endless piles/ clutter...“
“Poor sense of time;  hard to estimate how long things really take...”
“Spacey, unfocused, dreamy... “    “Many projects started;  very few completed...“
“Greater than average tendency toward substance abuse and/or depression...“
“Easily distracted (unless fascinated by the task or conversation...“)
“Very creative and bright...“    “Thinks outside the box... “     “Sensitive... “
“Highly imaginative... “Stand  up comic...“ “Fun-loving!  Spontaneous!  Never a dull moment!”

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In this 2-hour presentation, Susan addresses topics including:

· Natural strategies to help scattered minds plan, stay organized, manage time & get things done
· Explaining AD/HD to your youngster or others without creating blame and shame  
· Helping the rest of the family cope with 'unfair' special treatment
· Handling homework and other "boring" tasks
· Dealing with frustration, reactivity and/or explosiveness
· Teaching youngsters strategies to help manage their impulsivity
· Support for parents in dealing with their own frustrations  

• Techniques for helping an ADD'ish child improve focus, memory and organization