Dr. Dora Wynchank ‘In our working environment, we have parents may have discovered that their child might have ADHD, or have recently had their child assessed for an ‘invisible’ disability (autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia (developmental co ordination disorder) and co-morbid conditions’. Dora will be sharing her professional expertise to provide you with key takeaways and possible solutions that may work for you at home on how to possibly deal with struggles being faced at home or school with your child/ren. Your child/ren don’t have ADHD? Any parent, or family member who does have a child or knows a child without ADHD, or without ADHD symptoms – might hear stories…. ‘this boy during class – he won’t stop jumping around, he is distracting me, he is loud, he is rude or pushes me around like a bully’. These types of behaviours might happen in ‘Early Years’ and can be difficult for an individual who does not have ADHD (child, teenager, adult) . 

Improving the outcomes for ADHD children through parent support and education –

Parenting a child with ADHD can bring special challenges, but with the right support parents can overcome these and ensure their children reach their full potential.This seminar will describe the content of the evidence-based  Parents Plus ADHD programme which is a  parenting course run over 6 to 12 weeks that helps parents

• Understand the challenges and strengths of ADHD
• Manage behaviour and emotional problems
• Build their children’s self-esteem and confidence
• Reduce their own stress as parents
• Understand the role of medication and other treatments
• Manage homework and education challenges
• Help their child talk about and understand ADHD
• Support children’s friendships

Diagnosis & Treatment in Europe. What to expect during the step-by-step process. The Role of  Parent and Support Organisations. Pediatrician and psychiatrist for children, adolescents. Transition to adolescence to adulthood at the treatment level and diagnosis and treatment of adults with ADHD.  

Relationships, Workplace & Empowerment!  
– Dr. Dora Wynchank ‘Impact of ADHD at work, in families, relationships and sexuality’
– Dr. Kate Carr Fanning ‘Positive Disruptors: ADHD Women and their Wins’  

What is an Evaluation for ADHD like? Thomas E. Brown, PhD talks about the process of assessing people for ADHD. It’s a matter of finding out how your life resembles the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. It’s not scary.  

How do the different ADHD treatment options work? Margaret H. Sibley, PhD talks about the treatment options for people with ADHD.  Margaret H. Sibley, PhD talks about Treatments for ADHD shared experience.  There several options in creating an ADD treatment plan. Working with the healthcare provider, you can decide what is best to include in your child’s or your own plan.

 ‘A focus on Family issues with children, emerging adults in Education & behaviour’. – Eric Donnel -When defiance takes over in intensity or duration, or when it affects the person or the environment emotionally in a tangible way – then you need to do something about it. During the lecture, which is aimed at relatives, you learn strategies and methods for dealing with defiance and defiance syndrome in children and young people.

Should I disclose my ADHD diagnosis at work? – Dr. Ari Tuckman. Telling the boss you have ADHD is a big decision and not to be done casually. Dr. Ari Tuckman has some advice on when and why you might disclose at work — and when you might not  ‘I think if the question is: Do you disclose at work? That’s a little bit more complicated because the rest of our life does not have human resources law applied to it. I think if you have a boss who seems understanding, if you have co-workers who seem understanding, perhaps’. 

Prof. Sandra Kooij ” Sleeping well is a challenge if you have ADHD But why? • What is the late sleep phase in ADHD?” • Is ADHD actually a problem of the biological clock? • Melatonin and other medications – do or don’t? • What is light therapy and is it useful? ”

Dr. Dora Wynchank focuses on adults with ADHD, the world of work can be one of their biggest challenges. However, innovative employers are increasingly understanding the value added by employees with ADHD. How do you balance between the burden of ADHD and the advantages it can bring at work? 

 Dr. Thomas E. Brown, internationally-recognized psychologist and writer, will share an updated understanding of ADHD with and without complications such as autistic traits. He describes ways to provide effective support and treatment for those who struggle with such difficulties so these talented kids and adults can flourish.

Kevin Roberts provides helpful provides hints for families and individuals. For people with ADHD and/or other mental health problems the challenges can be really great. • How are families with ADHD dealing with isolation? • How does the brain with ADHD respond to this crisis? • How are parents dealing with their kids and youngsters, who have to stay home and do their schoolwork.

Prof. Dr. Sandra Kooij and Dr. Dora Wynchank sharing information about hormones & cardiac health –  including the upcoming survey just for Women with ADHD. 

Dr. Jeanette Mostert (Radboud UMC, Nijmegen sharing scientific information about great projects like CoCA,  Eat2beNICE and PRIME. She frequently collaborates with ADHD Europe and other patient organisations about how the scientific findings from these projects can be shared with the people who the research is about ie datasets to investigate the role of reward processing alterations in ADHD and other mental health conditions.

Prof. Barbara Franke, a member of our Professional Board and Chair of Molecular Psychiatry at Radboud University in Nijmegen, NL. How do neurotransmitters like dopamine and noradrenaline relate to the seize of certain brain areas? What progress have scientists made so far? What instruments will help the doctor as well as the people with ADHD to better diagnose, treat and monitor ADHD including all its comorbidities? Will personalised medicine and monitoring ever be possible?

Dr. Blandine French, researcher at Nottingham University, will talk about the toolbox she designed for professionals in the frontline treatment of ADHD (GPs, coaches, psychologists, etc). This learning tool will help professionals, individuals, and parents to recognise and understand ADHD. 28/10.2021

Prof. Ramos-Quiroga, head of the Department of Pscyhiatry at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, will discuss the genetic link between both conditions, the psychological aspects, diagnosis of both, and the options for treatment. ADHD often co-occurs with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in both adults and adolescents, and this can complicate proper screening, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as resulting in poor treatment outcomes.

Members of ADHD Europe and guests sharing information about the legal status of ADHD in their country. Stigma, discrimination, insurance, driving a car etc.

Elaine Taylor-Klaus recognises that school continues to be difficult for many parents and educators trying to manage kids with ADHD and related challenges, , while things are constantly changing!  Learn a practical approach to guide your family or students through these difficult times. Author of The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety and More, Elaine Taylor-Klaus will provide insights and inspiration, specific techniques and strategies to help you support yourself, your child or your students, whether you’re still in quarantine or navigating hybrid work and school. Join us to explore a collaborative approach to problem-solving that fosters independence and brings peace and calm to homes and classrooms. Topics we’ll talk about include: The key reasons parents and educators tend to rescue or enable complex kids The 4 phases adults generally don’t know about that are essential to foster independence A simple model for empowering complex kids to manage their challenges with focus, organisation, emotional management, and more