YOUR KIDS & ADHD

FINALLY HERE’S HELP FOR YOU

ANXIETY, stress, strain, concern, confusion . . . As anyone with a child who has attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will tell you, it can be a difficult thing to get your head around.

There’s too much information, too little time to sift through it and a never-ending list of bills, questions and other stressful factors to deal with.

That’s why YOU and sister titles Huisgenoot and DRUM are hosting the first conference of its kind in South Africa.

We want to help parents who are overwhelmed by everything related to ADHD so they can better help their kids.

WHAT WILL IT COVER?

This groundbreaking conference will bring together experts in the field of ADHD in two innovative sessions – one aimed at younger kids (12 years and younger), the other at teens (13 and older).

These sessions will give you great advice on various topics, including medical information, how to know if the diagnosis is correct and myths related to ADHD, among others.

The best part, however, is that you’re also given practical tips and strategies on how to cope with ADHD.

THERE’LL BE A SPECIALIST IN EVERY FIELD IN ONE ROOM

WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?

Apart from invaluable advice, you’ll receive a workbook with exercises. This workbook can be used at home as a continuous tool to help your kids to learn effective strategies that will help them cope.

It will also have the theories discussed at the conference so you can refer back to refresh your memory when you need it.

IS IT WORTH MY TIME AND MONEY?

The true value of this conference lies in the fact that there’ll be several experts in one room.

Instead of paying thousands per specialist, you’ll be able to hear from a paediatrician, psychologists, a dietician and an occupational therapist, all of whom are top in this field.

They’ll present the latest research so you don’t have to wade through hundreds of websites and blogs online.

And apart from the time-saving factor, it’s also much better than trying to figure out which study to trust on which website – some of them aren’t even relevant in South Africa – given the depth of expertise at the conference.

Another bonus is you’ll be able to mingle with other people who are facing similar challenges and possibly make connections that will stand you in good stead after the conference is done.

SHOULD I ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS?

The two sessions are similar but have been tailored for the specific age groups. The experts will show there are different strategies for kids in various life stages and these require their own sessions.

If you have kids who fall into both age categories it would be worth it to attend both sessions.

Even though there’ll be similar content covered, the specific issues related to teens versus younger kids is covered in a different way.

WHERE CAN I SEE WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED?

Go to www.media24live.co.za and click on events or type Your Child in the search bar. You’ll see more detailed information on what the sessions will cover.

Or look out for more details in upcoming issues of YOU.

YOU CAN ASK ADHD EXPERTS YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS