ADHD in OSCAR - Christchurch

Venue: Rārākau, Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street, Riccarton, Christchurch

Tutor: Tracey Roundtree, Decoding ADHD

This workshop will provide a basic understanding of ADHD and the particular challenges within an OSCAR setting.  The presenter is Tracey Rountree, who has worked with OSCN for many years, educating on this topic.  Her current roles include parent coaching and education, and an ongoing role on the board of the ADHD Association.  

There is more being learnt all the time about the needs of neuro-diverse people and Tracey draws extensively on her own experiences and her ongoing studies and research.   She works closely with OSCN to zoom in on the common situations we face in OSCAR programmes.

Topics
- What does ADHD look like? Common characteristics - including less visible aspects
- Planning ahead for children with ADHD
- The impact of medication, diet and exercise
- Working through communication problems and accommodating differences
- Why traditional discipline might not work and some alternatives

Cost: $55.00 per person for OSCN members ($50-00 per person if 3 or more people attending) $90.00 per person for non-members