Free College Student Workshop:
“Surviving And Succeeding In College With ADHD"
Thursday, January 28, 2010

  Please e-mail or call to register (and receive confirmation):
E-mail: mail@addcenters.com   –  Phone: (312) 372-4824

What: “Surviving and Succeeding in College with ADHD/ADD” is a workshop designed to help college students determine if the challenges they are experiencing are more than the normal ups-and-downs of college life, and are instead caused by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The workshop will help students learn effective coping skills and strategies to manage the challenges of ADHD in academic performance, relationships, and tasks of daily living.

Date:  Thursday, January 28, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Where: ADHD Centers, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Conference Room 1015 Chicago, IL 60602
(Please bring Photo I.D. for ground-floor security desk)

Building Location: Michigan Avenue & Washington Street; across from Millennium Park 

Additional Details:

ADHD is a biological, usually genetic, condition characterized by difficulties with excessive distractibility, poor organization, poor planning and time management, and excessive procrastination. Facts about ADHD include:

·         People do not “outgrow” ADHD; it’s a lifelong condition
·         An estimated 850,000 of the 17 million U.S. college students (5%, or 1 in 20) meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD
·         Fewer than half of all college students with ADHD are diagnosed or receiving treatment
·         The exact nature and severity of ADHD symptoms varies from person to person
·         Approximately one-third of people with ADHD do not have the hyperactivity component, and are considered to have ADHD, Inattentive Type (often referred to as “ADD”)

“Surviving and Succeeding in College with ADHD/ADD” is designed to give college students with ADHD/ADD and students with poor organization and time management skills a better understanding of how ADHD affects you as a person – not just in the classroom but also in your daily life. Students will learn about effective, proven traditional treatments such as behavioral strategies and medication, as well as non-traditional interventions including exercise, nutrition, meditation, yoga, and more. Guidance on how to effectively use ADHD-related academic accommodations will also be provided.

 Could You Have ADHD? Try This Quiz: 

1. Do you have significant difficulties listening and trying to pay attention in a lecture or conversation?
2. Do you have significant difficulty staying focused and maintaining concentration while reading or studying?
3. Do you have so much difficulty organizing tasks and activities that your environment and your schedule feel out of control?
4. Are you consistently late in completing assigned work (or fail to complete assigned work) due to severe procrastination?
5. Do you feel (or are you told by others) that you are achieving significantly below your ability level due to inconsistent and uncompleted work?

If you answered “Yes” to 3 or more of these questions, it may be helpful to find out more about ADHD and how it may affect you as a college student.

ABOUT ADHD CENTERS: ADHD Centers improves and enriches the lives of people with attention deficit disorders (ADHD/ADD) through high-quality, comprehensive, affordable treatment and support services. ADHD Centers provides a multi-specialty approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ADHD/ADD. Services provided include comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, a multimodal treatment program, support groups and other support services.

Peter Jaksa, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Chicago, IL, with more than 20 years experience working with adults, adolescents and children with ADHD.  Dr. Jaksa is a past president of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, and currently serves on the Professional Advisory Board. He is a Parenting Advisor for ADDitude Magazine and serves on the Scientific Advisors Board. He is the author of numerous articles and columns on ADHD published in Attention Magazine, ADDitude Magazine, FOCUS, and Organize Magazine.

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Media inquiries:
Alison Soltau
Communications Director
ADHD Centers
P: 773.318.8154
E: asoltau@patriciariouxconsulting.com