Parenthood is a challenge. For everyone. But when your child has special needs that challenge can feel overwhelming. Kids with special needs require more: more attention, more care, more patience, just more. Sometimes parents feel alone, like your situation is so different that others don’t get it. It can be exhausting. This is a group for you, the parents, to focus on yourself, your emotions, your struggles, your triumphs. If you’re looking to meet a group of supportive parents who are there with you as you share about your journey, this is the place for you, virtually.
Hosted by Forward Counseling of the Mid South
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, PMHNP, LMFT
Group meets in Memphis, TN 38117
Parenthood is a challenge. For everyone. But when your child has special needs that challenge can feel overwhelming. Kids with special needs require more: more attention, more care, more patience, just more. Sometimes parents feel alone, like your situation is so different that others don’t get it. It can be exhausting. This is a group for you, the parents, to focus on yourself, your emotions, your struggles, your triumphs. If you’re looking to meet a group of supportive parents who are there with you as you share about your journey, this is the place for you, virtually.
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The A.A.C.E. Scholar Success Program helps improve academic performance and behavior through goal-setting, study skills, test-taking strategies, organization and time management, anger management, nonviolent conflict resolution, respect and responsibility and wise decision-making. This group is for middle school students (6th-8th grades). Thursday, May 30, 2024 starts the first round of eight-week sessions. Email info@aaceagency.org or text 901-471-0128 to register your child. You will receive an intake form and introductory phone call. TN BlueCare is accepted and some other insurance plans. Thank you for your consideration.
Hosted by Dayciaa C. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Cordova, TN 38018
The A.A.C.E. Scholar Success Program helps improve academic performance and behavior through goal-setting, study skills, test-taking strategies, organization and time management, anger management, nonviolent conflict resolution, respect and responsibility and wise decision-making. This group is for middle school students (6th-8th grades). Thursday, May 30, 2024 starts the first round of eight-week sessions. Email info@aaceagency.org or text 901-471-0128 to register your child. You will receive an intake form and introductory phone call. TN BlueCare is accepted and some other insurance plans. Thank you for your consideration.
The A.A.C.E. Scholar Success Program helps improve academic performance and behavior through goal-setting, study skills, test-taking strategies, organization and time management, anger management, nonviolent conflict resolution, respect and responsibility and wise decision-making. This group is for high school students (3rd-5th grades). Wednesday, May 29, 2024, starts the first round of eight-week sessions. Email info@aaceagency.org or text 901-471-0128 to register your child. You will receive an intake form and introductory phone call. TN BlueCare is accepted and some other insurance plans. Thank you for your consideration.
Hosted by Dayciaa C. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Cordova, TN 38018
The A.A.C.E. Scholar Success Program helps improve academic performance and behavior through goal-setting, study skills, test-taking strategies, organization and time management, anger management, nonviolent conflict resolution, respect and responsibility and wise decision-making. This group is for high school students (3rd-5th grades). Wednesday, May 29, 2024, starts the first round of eight-week sessions. Email info@aaceagency.org or text 901-471-0128 to register your child. You will receive an intake form and introductory phone call. TN BlueCare is accepted and some other insurance plans. Thank you for your consideration.
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ADHD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.