For the Love of Kids 2006 Practical Parenting Conference
Carolyn Brinkman and Kathy Zagorianos
WORKSHOP TITLE: Does My Child Have ADHD? Strategies to address inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity in your child
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a mental health diagnosis used to identify children who display persistent pattern inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity which is more severe than typically observed in other children. Most children display impulsive or inattentive behaviors. Parents often struggle to determine whether their child’s behavior is “severe” or “typical” for a child of their age. Many parents seek ideas and suggestions to help their child with these behavioral issues, especially when issues of hyperactivity or inattention begin to affect their child’s academic performance and social engagement. This workshop will give information to help parents whose children have ADHD and those who suspect that their child may have ADHD. Strategies and interventions that address issues of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity will be discussed.
Carolyn Brinkmanis a Program Director for BeechAcresParentingCenter in Community and Therapeutic Services. Carolyn is responsible for directing program management and providing clinical oversight for the mental health continuum of services. Carolyn has 18 years of experience in providing mental health and counseling services to children, families and adults. Carolyn has appeared on local news channels as a child advocate and parenting expert. She is highly requested for speaking engagements throughout the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area addressing parenting and mental health issues. Carolyn is a Licensed Social Worker. She has a Master’s degree from WrightStateUniversity.
Kathy Zagorianos is a Child and Family Therapist for BeechAcresParentingCenter in Community and Therapeutic Services. She provides individual and family therapy to families coping with a variety of mental health issues, such as impulsive behaviors, inattention and hyperactive behaviors, aggressive behaviors, oppositional behaviors, grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Kathy has 10 years of experience in providing mental health and counseling services to children and families. Kathy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has a Masters degree from the University of Cincinnati in Community Counseling. She is the mother of two boys ages 5 and 3.
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