The Foorce

The Child Mind Institute runs a great series of workshops several times per month, on topics that range from “OCD at school” to “selective mutism and the holidays” to “demystifying problematic behavior in young children.” A couple that I’m particularly interested in are:

Hey, Quit Pushing! Making Play Successful for Your Child with ADHD

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Time: 06:15 PM — 07:30 PM

Child Mind Institute
Fascitelli Board Room
445 Park Avenue (entrance on 56th Street)
New York, NY 10022

• Public Event

Social skills are key to life and kids with ADHD often struggle to control their impulses during play. Dr. Steven Kurtz demonstrates how to setup really successful play experiences at home, school, and in the community.

Advocacy 101: CSEs, IEPs, 504s and How to Get Help in the System

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time: 06:15 PM — 07:30 PM

Child Mind Institute
Fascitelli Board Room
445 Park Ave (entrance on 56th St)
New York, NY 10022

• Public Event

A strong support network is needed for children with ADHD to thrive academically and socially. For parents, advocating for your child can be enormously challenging—and parents can become lost in the school system. Susan Schwartz discusses the steps parents can take to get the services their children need and deserve.

You can register for the events listed above as well as many more online. Make sure to check out the complete list at http://www.childmind.org/en/events.