Greetings!
This past spring I was invited to contribute to a book being written to provide a unique one-of-a-kind resource for people with ADHD and to increase the awareness of ADHD worldwide. I am pleased to announce that the book is being released October 11th in celebration of ADHD Awareness Week, 2011. Please read below about both of these exciting events.
Best wishes,
Cindy
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 ADHD Awareness Week 2011
The week of October 16th through October 22nd marks the celebration of ADHD Awareness Week. During this week we hope to raise awareness about ADD/ADHD, as well as help as many people as we can who are affected by this disorder. We want to get the word out that ADHD is Real! Nearly every mainstream medical, psychological, and educational organization in the United States concluded long ago that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a real, brain-based medical disorder.
It is time to remove the stigma and uncover the myths that have kept so many children and adults from receiving the care and understanding necessary to reach their full potential and be successful in their lives.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the formal name for this disorder, includes Attention Deficit Disorder both with and without hyperactivity. The abbreviations ADD, ADHD, AD/HD, and ADD/ADHD are all in use to refer to this disorder.
In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the percentage of children in the United States who have ever been diagnosed with ADHD is now 9.5%.
Poor parenting, family problems, too much TV, or excess sugar do NOT cause ADHD. Instead, research shows that ADHD is both highly genetic (with the majority of ADHD cases having a genetic component), and a brain-based disorder (with the symptoms of ADHD linked to many specific brain areas).
A lot has changed in the last twenty years, especially in just the last five years. New research has led to greater understanding of how to parent and how to self-manage ADHD, including, but certainly not limited to, tremendous advances in the medications available. There is tremendous hope and help available at every stage of life. You can visit http://www.adhdawarenessweek.org/ for a wealth of wonderful information. _______________________________________
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365 Ways to succeed with ADHD 
The ADHD Awareness Book Project: 365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD contains contributions from co-authors in the fields of medicine, nursing, coaching, nutrition, therapy, research, education, etc. All are experts in ADHD, either by virtue of their profession or life experience. There is something for every reader...and you will likely find the one tip, strategy, resource or answer you need most in this moment.
365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD presents practical tips and strategies parents and individuals can use to improve the daily management of ADHD. This hands-on guide shows us how the health and education fields can come together to develop a resource that can be used every day of the year. It also shows us how our collective experiences can be organized to help others. I am grateful to be among those who have been able to contribute to the book.
365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD contains tips for:
- Parents of children with ADHD
- Teenagers with ADHD who are tasked with not only graduating high school but also transitioning into the college experience
- Adults with ADHD who wish to become more organized, productive, and successful in their daily lives.
Whether you or someone in your family or network experiences the challenges of ADHD, this book can be a tremendous resource.
You can order a copy directly through me by emailing BookOrders@PTScoaching.com. The book costs $19.95 plus $4 shipping and handling. _______________________________________
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The Wisdom of Steve Jobs  By now most people have heard of the legacy of the Apple founder, Steve Jobs. With his recent passing, so much has been written about his life, his passions, and his accomplishments. I want to share with you one of his guiding principles that inspires me in my life and my work:
Focus and Simplicity
It's only by saying "no" that you can concentrate on the things that are really important. "The most important decisions you make are not the things you do, but the things you decide not to do. Zero in on just a few things in which you can or need to succeed and aim your efforts there. Keep it simple."
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| Registration now open for the next session of
Calm and Connected...
Parenting Your Child with ADHD
A 7-Session Parent Coaching Workshop Series
Is your child struggling in school or with homework?
Do you find yourself repeating the same lectures?
Have you tried the typical structure and routine and still
you find you are living in stress and chaos?
This workshop addresses the unique education and strategies that are valuable when parenting a child with ADHD.
During the Seven Sessions we will examine how ADHD truly impacts your child's development based on the most resent research, and help you develop the tools necessary to create a calm environment where compliance and growth can occur.
Topics include:
- Establishing realistic boundaries and expectations that will reduce chaos and defiance
- Helping your child discover their unique needs, strengths and passions and how they can reach their true potential
- Specific techniques for maintaining focus, improving time management and organizational skills, and creating effective study environments that build on your child's innate needs.
- Understanding your child's educational rights and advocating on your child's behalf with teachers and other professionals involved to ensure the best supports are in place and followed.
- Reducing homework stress for you and your child.
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Upcoming Session Dates and Locations:
Plainview, New York
Tuesdays beginning December 6th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays beginning December 8th, 7 - 9 p.m.
Hallowell Center,NY,New York (www.HallowellCenterNY.com)
Wednesdays beginning October 7th, 7 - 9 PM
Fee: $675/person $300/spouse
Participants of the workshop are welcome to join the
Parent Coaching Support Group
open exclusively to current and previous members of the Parent Coaching Workshop Series.
To register call 516-802-0593
or email
Cindy@PTScoaching.com
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About Cindy...
Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC, is a Certified ADHD Parent Coach, specializing in working with families who struggle with ADHD, Executive Function issues, and the challenges of the teen years. She received her Master's in Education in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, Teachers College and her ADHD Coach Certification from the Institute for the Advancement of AD/HD Coaching. She is a Certified Mentor for Think:Kids, formally The Collaborative Problem Solving Institute, dedicated to understanding and helping challenging children and adolescents and has trained with Dr. Ned Hallowell.
Cindy conducts a Seven-Session ADHD Parent Coaching Workshop Series where specific strategies are developed to establish realistic rules and expectations, reduce homework stress, improve children's compliance, self-advocacy and communication skills. Additional services include school support, staff development, and presentations for professionals and parent groups. Coaching is available in person on Long Island and Manhattan or via Telephone.
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Volume 3, Issue 2
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Parenting Tip
of the Month
Carve out a ritual with each of your children. It's so valuable to insure some time to connect on a regular basis. Whether it's a TV show you both enjoy, Sunday shopping for snack food for the week, or a game you share on a regular basis, it's a wonderful way to guarantee that you will guard time for one another.
Do you have a tip to share? Please email me at: Cindy@PTScoaching.com
_____________________ Upcoming Free Presentations Transitioning Students with Disabilities from High School to College: A resource fair for parents, students and educators.
Tuesday Nov. 15th at Sanford Calhoun High School in Merrick, NY.
Top Ten Strategies to Arm you Child with ADHD for the Road Ahead
Time Management- Family Style
Visit www.PTScoaching.com
for dates and locations
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Recent Article
_____________________ New Resources added to website... ReadWriteThink.org Interactive learning activities for grades K-12. One of my favorites, Essay Map, is an interactive graphic organizer helps students develop an outline that includes an introductory statement, main ideas they want to discuss or describe, supporting details, and a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas. The finished map can be saved, e-mailed, or printed. Collegeboard and ADHD Students who receive accommodations through IEP's and 504 Plans are NOT guaranteed these same accommodations when it comes time to taking the SAT and AP exams. It is best to begin early with your school staff to apply for accommodations for your child. See the link above for valuable information.
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Quote of the Month
Sometimes you don't need to look at the end goal, sometimes you have to take it incrementally and give yourself a bit of a break.
Lauren Manning, reflecting on her recovery from injuries from 9/11 attacks.
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Cindy Goldrich, Ed. M., ACAC
www.PTScoaching.com
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