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ADDA 13th National Conference Program

“Adult AD/HD: People, Purpose & Passion – Pathways for Success”
July 10th – 13th, 2008
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Schedule Of Events


Thursday, July 10 2008
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Set-Up
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Registration Open
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM “Present the Presenters” and “Orientation to the Conference”
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Welcome Reception
Friday, July 11 2008 [Key: General Audience=GA; Professional=P; Coach=C]
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Morning Activities
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibits Open
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
K08-1
Keynote Presentation:
A “Whole” New View of Success –
Aiming for Wholeness Instead of Perfection
Presented by Sari Solden, MS, LMFT
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Breakout Sessions
B08-1 Medical Management of AD/HD (GA , P)
Stephen Copps, MD
B08-2 Dads with AD/HD (GA)
Terry Dickson, MD
B08-3 Overcoming the Chronic Overwhelm Associated with AD/HD (GA)
Jennifer Koretsky
B08-4 Help! I’m Married to Someone with AD/HD! (GA)
Susan Tschudi
B08-5 AD/HD and Addictive Behavior (GA, P)
Regine Pfeiffer & Joel Lamoure
B08-6 Alphabet Soup: Decode Coaching Credentials and Find the Perfect Coach for You! (GA)
Laurie Dupar
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch on your own
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions
B08-7 Dancing with the Octopus – A Multidisciplinary Team Work in Adult AD/HD (P) Avraham Yakir, MD
B08-8 College and Life Success (GA)
Caroline Ragano
Maeve O’Donovan,PhD
Kathleen Winkelhake

B08-9 AD/HD and the Criminal Justice System (GA, P)
Robert Eme, PhD
B08-10 AD/HD is an Explanation Not An Excuse (GA)
Ari Tuckman, Psy.D
B08-11 Fears, Tears & Cheers: Working Through an AD/HD Relationship Together (GA) Denise Davis
B08-12 Succeed in a FLASH
Linda Walker
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Afternoon Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
B08-13 AD/HD Over 45: The Final Frontier (P)
Martin Wetzel, MD
B08-14 Coaching Consciousness through Mind Pictures: How to Turn Resistance into an Ally for Change (C)
Chana Klein
B08-15 AD/HD at Work (GA, P)
Michael Anderson
B08-16 AD/HD: Who You Gonna Call? Voc Rehab! (GA, P)
Frank Potter
B08-17 Toolkit for Creating Desired Change (GA)
Linda Anderson
B08-18 Understanding the Impact of AD/HD and Executive Function Deficits on Learning and Behavior (GA, P)
Chris Dendy
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner (optional)
8:00 PM – conclusion ADDA Talent Show (open sign-up)
Saturday, July 12 2008
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Morning Activities
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibits Open
8:45 AM – 10:15 AM Keynote Presentation: K08-2
"Finding the Buried Treasure in ADD"
Presented by: Ned Hallowell, MD
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Breakout Sessions
B08-19 YOUR NEW WORLD – How to Have a Positive Experience with Medication Treatment for AD/HD (P)
Craig Liden, MD
B08-20 AD/HD What Works Best (GA, P)
Ned Hallowell, MD
B08-21; Organizing the Professional (GA, P)
Becky Esker
B08-22 Succeeding in College and AD/HD (GA)
Fran Parker
Elizabeth Heiney
Gary Johnson, PhD

B08-23 Applying Emotional Freedom Technique for ADD Anxiety, Overwhelm and Rumination (C)
Barbara Luther
B08-24 Adult AD/HD Support 2.0
Tara McGillicuddy
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch On Your Own
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM Breakout Sessions
B08-25 Evaluating Adult AD/HD (P)
Gary Johnson, PhD
B08-26 Why am I Always Angry? (GA)
Steven Peer
B08-27 From Perceptions to Office Politics: Managing the Pitfalls of Work (GA, P)
Bonnie Mincu
B08-28 Surprising Outcomes from the "First" AD/HD Coaching Study on Adults with AD/HD
Joyce Kubik
B08-29 Time Management from the Inside Out: How Having AD/HD and Executive Dysfunction Require a Different Approach to Learning Time Management Skills (GA)
Daniel Pruitt
B08-30 Successfully Navigating the Turbulent Waves of Your AD/HD (C)
David Giwerc
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Afternoon Break
3:45 PM – 5:15 PM Breakout Sessions
B08-31 How Neuroscience Provides an Effective Drug-Free Treatment for AD/HD (P) James Kowal, PhD
B08-32 Getting Up Again – Fostering Hope & Resiliency (GA, P)
Ken Traen
B08-33 Workplace Productivity (GA, P)
Victoria Ball
B08-34 Breaking Free From the Pursuit of Perfection – A Conversation Between Sari Solden and Women with AD/HD (GA)
Sari Solden
B08-35 Living & Thriving with AD/HD (GA)
Evelyn Polk Green
B08-36 A Coach’s Dream: Eliminating Academic Agony (C)
Chris Dendy
5:30PM – 6:30 PM Special Saturday Night Options
Sunday, July 13 2008
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Morning Activities
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Exhibits Open
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Open Business Meeting
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Breakout Sessions
B08-37 Medication Treatment for AD/HD in Adults (P)
Philip Parker, MD
B08-38 Is it Hot in Here or is it Just Me? A Common Sense Guide for ADDivas 40 and Better! (GA)
Linda Roggli
B08-39 Pillow Talk: Sleeping with AD/HD (GA)
Laurie Dupar
B08-40 Mindfulness Meditation for AD/HD (GA)
Katherine Wolfe
B08-41 Three Secret Weapons Let You Win the War Against Procrastination (GA)
Linda Walker
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Coffee Break
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Closing Grand Finale featuring : John Ratey, MD
Keynote Presentation: K08-3
“That Spark For Success”