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SUMMARY:ADHD & Symptom Tests ON-DEMAND WEBINARS  Live Webinar on December 14: Optimizing Executive Functions in Children and Adults with ADHD
DESCRIPTION:To succeed in school\, at work\, and in life itself\, your executive functions need to be sharp and working well. What are ‘executive functions\,’ exactly? The abilities to reason and creatively problem-solve\, to exercise self-control and resist temptations\, to think before you speak or act\, to stay focused and concentrate\, and to exercise the flexibility to see things from different perspectives and adapt to change. The good news is that executive functions can be improved at any age. \nStress (even mild stress) seriously impairs executive functions. Mindfulness practices that involve movement (such as t’ai chi or taekwondo) have been especially successful in improving executive functions. School programs such as Tools of the Mind\, MindUP\, Montessori\, and PATHs also help to optimize executive functions. Like mindful movement practices\, they train and challenge diverse executive function skills and reduce stress in many ways. \nAlmost any activity improves executive functions if it challenges you\, and you enjoy the activity enough to keep working at it and pushing yourself. The most successful programs involve more instructor-trainee interaction than offered by most computerized training.  Having a supportive mentor who firmly believes in you and the efficacy of the program\, and who genuinely cares about you\, is critical to the success of any program in improving executive functions. \nRecommendations for children or adults with ADHD who want to optimize or improve their executive functions include: \n\nCommit to doing an activity you really love that requires\, trains\, and challenges executive functions – it could be a practicing traditional martial art\, performing with a band\, or pursuing photography\, dance\, orienteering\, gardening\, etc. – try to push yourself outside your comfort zone.\nTake steps to reduce stress in your life – for example\, try to avoid stressful situations or defuse them\, try to maintain a regular routine and put things in the same place so you can find them\, follow a mindfulness or yoga practice\, spend more time out in nature or with a pet\, and remember that no one is perfect\, so don’t be so hard on yourself.\nMeet the Expert Speaker:\nA leader in two fields\, psychology and neuroscience\, Adele Diamond\, Ph.D.\, FRSC\, helped pioneer a now flourishing interdisciplinary field called “developmental cognitive neuroscience.” As the Canada Research Chair Tier 1 Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia\, Dr. Diamond studies how executive functions can be modified by the environment\, modulated by genetics and neurochemistry\, derailed in disorders\, and improved by effective programs and interventions. Her work has helped change medical practice for the treatment of PKU (phenylketonuria) and for the inattentive type of ADHD\, and it has impacted early education worldwide. \nHave a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.\n\nClick here to Register \nNot available December 14? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/adhd-symptom-tests-on-demand-webinars-live-webinar-on-december-14-optimizing-executive-functions-in-children-and-adults-with-adhd/
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SUMMARY:OPWDD Front Door Information Session via WebEx
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES \nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services\, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegister: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions. Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English or Spanish\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website:  https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/opwdd-front-door-information-session-via-webex-9/
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