How to Support My Child or Adolescent Living with ADHD
Hosted by NAMI Contra Costa on January 18, 2024
Our panel:
- Angela Large, Teacher
- Kathy Darnell, Parent and Advocate
- Dr. Manuel Fernandez, PsyD, MSCP
Summary
For our January 2024 General Meeting, we started 2024 with a conversation regarding ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) – what is and how is it diagnosed for children and adolescents. We covered the following topics during the discussion:
- What are successful treatments?
- How do you get help from your school district?
- As a parent, how can I support my child and or adolescent to be successful and mentally healthy?
Angela Large is a special education teacher and reading specialist at the Mount Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD).
Kathy Darnell is the parent of two special education children, one of her children is living with autism and one of her children lives with ADHD. She lives in Davis and has worked successfully with the school district to make sure her children have appropriate services to meet their unique needs.
Dr. Manuel Fernandez PsyD, MSCP is the Founder of the La Concordia Wellness Center in Concord. He is bilingual in both English and Spanish with interest and expertise include the treatment of chronic conditions and in particular the management of chronic pain using, from behavioral medicine techniques, to up-to-date medication recommendations.
