An ADHD diagnosis can be confusing, overwhelming, creating much uncertainty and fear. Driven by the motto ” Knowledge is Power” Andrea Elrom provides a concrete understanding of the ADHD brain, executive functions, and first-line treatments. In this workshop, Andrea, an ADHD/Executive Function coach, parent and teacher trainer, will provide a road map to foster success by sharing her own adult ADHD diagnosis, experience raising two ADDers, and provide favorite resources. She will address the “How to…Next steps needed to see the gifts of receiving the label placed on challenging behaviors.
Learning objectives:
- Understanding ADHD and Executive Functions
- Recognize Comorbidities
- First-line treatments to support you
Who: Andrea Elrom, M.A.Ed., ACC, ADHD/ Executive Function coach, parent and teacher trainer
Biography
Andrea Elrom is an ADHD and Executive Function coach with more than 19 years of experience working with children and parents. In her NYC- based practice, which includes workshops, individual and group sessions, Andrea emphasizes the use of empathy and understanding to help parents develop effective strategies for addressing their children’s challenging behaviors. She also works with schools, using a strengths-based approach to help students develop their executive function skills. Andrea earned her Master’s degree in Education from NYU and received her ADHD coach training through the ADD Coach Academy. She is co-founder of CreADDive Solutions, presents at the Hallowell Center NYC, facilitates ADDA and CHADD parent support groups.
