ADDvances in AD/HD

 SOLD OUT

All registration is CLOSED.

We regret that there is no room for walk-ins.

Thank you for making our 19 annual conference a success. We have sold out.  If you did not get get to register but would like to be notified about future events please fill out a information request form.  

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 19th Annual Conference
 
Cook Children's Medical Center, 
the accredited provider,
is jointly sponsoring this program with the

 Attention Deficit Disorders Association
Southern Region

For more information  

This conference is being offered to educate adults, parents, educators, health care professionals,  addiction professionals,  and the general public about Attention Deficit Disorders and Coexisting Conditions.  This widespread, little understood disorder impacts the lives of many individuals, both children and adults, and those around them. Continuing education is needed for those who treat ADHD as well as for those who are diagnosed. 

General Information

Joint Sponsorship/Co-Provider:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) through the joint sponsorship of Cook Children’s Medical Center and The Attention Deficit Disorders Association - Southern Region (ADDA-SR).

Cook Children’s Medical Center is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Cook Children’s Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Psychologists: Participants may submit a copy of the signed self-reporting certificate to the Board of Examiners for the State of Texas for Psychologists for continuing education hours. Questions may be addressed at www.tsbep.state.tx.us

This presentation has been designated by Cook Children’s Medical Center for 3.75 hours of ethics/professional responsibility.

Social Work

ADDA-SR is approved as a provider of continuing education for Social Workers by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (Provider #CS2460). This activity is designated for a maximum of  10 credit hours .

CPE Credits for Educators

ADDA-SR is approved as a CPE provider of continuing education by the State Board for Educator Certification in Texas through TEA (Provider#501068). This activity is designated for a maximum of 10 CPE credits.

LPC, and LMFT

Cook Children’s Medical Center is approved as a provider of continuing education for Licensed Professional Counselor’s by the LPC Board of Examiners for the State of Texas (Provider #1937) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists by the LMFT Board of Examiners for the State of Texas.  These approvals meet the criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements towards relicensure as established by the individual Boards of Examiners for the State of Texas. CCMC designates this activity for a maximum of 10 contact hours  CEU.

Cook Children's Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity meets Type 1 criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. This activity is awarded 10.50 contact hours.  Participants must attend the activity in its entirety, complete and return the evaluation tool.

TSHA

This program has been approved for 10 (5 per day) clock hours of continuing education credit for TSHA for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists. TSHA does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Note: Please  review the codes on the conference schedule page to register for the sessions appropriate for your profession. The general session each day counts for all CEs, CNEs and CMEs and is appropriate for all audiences to attend.

Hotel Accommodations 

The Sheraton Grand at DFW, 4400 West John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75063, 972-929-8400.  Mention ADDA-SR to get a group rate of $99.00 plus tax for single or double room if reserved by no later than 5 PM on January 18, 2007. A shuttle service is available from DFW Airport. 

Registration and Meal Information

Registration fee includes program, continental breakfast and break refreshments. Lunch is not included. The hotel restaurant, Ashley’s, offers affordable and fast service. Menu as well as  a buffet is available Friday and Saturday.
 

Friday Night Dinner

Take this special opportunity to visit old friends, make new ones, meet the speakers and share ideas.  Join us as we mix and mingle over dinner.  You need not attend the conference in order to purchase a dinner ticket.

A light jacket or sweater may be desired in some meeting rooms. 

The annual members meeting will be held Thursday, February 8th, at 5:00 pm.  Call the ADDA-SR office if you plan to attend. 

    Hello, This is Opal. I would
 like to attend the annual
members meeting.          

Cancellations

No refunds will be given after February 2 , 2007 .  Prior to this date, a cancellation fee of $25 will be charged, and refunds will be sent after the conference.  

School Discounts

Discounts are available for teacher groups.  Click here for complete information and prices. 

We are offering exhibit booths and advertisement space in the program book to agencies, associations, businesses, individuals, and supporters. If you are interested in this opportunity to reach our audience please contact the ADDA-SR office at 281-897-0982.

Stipends 
 All stipends have been given. 

A grant is being jointly provided by ADDA-SR and Texas Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities. This   will provide consumer stipends to cover registration fees and limited lodging to individuals with ADHD and their families who qualify under the Developmental Disabilities Act.  Please contact the ADDA-SR office or click here for further information. 

Fax and US mail Closed.  Online Registration open until Wednesday.

Note:  review the codes on the conference schedule page to register for the sessions appropriate for your profession.

If you are newly diagnosed or just learning about ADHD we suggest you attend the pre conference Friday session, The ABC’s of ADHD. The basics will be addressed and will offer a foundation for the other sessions.

We regret that all conference registration is CLOSED.  The conference is SOLD OUT.

Friday, February 9
We regret that all Friday Sessions are closed. 

Saturday, February 10
We regret that all Saturday Sessions are closed. 

9:00 - 9:15       Opening Remarks

9:15 - 10:30     Keynote Address       

Sessions Descriptions

11:00 - 12:15    

 12:15 - 1:45     Lunch (on your own)

1:45 - 3:00 

Sessions Descriptions

We regret that many sessions are full. These are clearly marked using yellow highlight.

 3:30 - 4:45   

   *No Credit for 8 a.m. session Friday

9:00 - 9:15 Opening Remarks

12:15 - 1:45 Lunch (on your own)

Sessions Descriptions

3:30 - 4:45

*** This activity meets the requirements of Ethics/Professional Responsibility.

 *No Credit for 8:00 a.m. session Saturday 

 Educator specials

Sessions Descriptions

5 hours credit each day

Registration Codes:

Fax Registration closed.  Online Registration still available until 1/31