Berkeley Parents Network: ADHD Parenting Classes & Support Groups

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ADHD Parenting Classes & Support Groups

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Sept. 2004

Is there a support group for parents of children with AD/HD in the Berkeley area? I need help with parenting skills for my 7 year old AD/HD son. This is new to me and I am a bit overwhelmed. I don't see this on the website. Thanks. Mom in need

Rona Renner with Kaiser in Richmond runs an ADHD parenting workshop. It is a 4 part series on Saturday mornings. I believe the next series starts on Oct. 9th. Her # is (510)307-2539 for more info. You do not need to be a member of Kaiser to attend-- it is free to the public. I have not actually attended yet, but I plan to go to this next one. My son is 8 and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 7. We have had a lot of ups and downs and I've learned a lot in the process. If you'd like, I would be happy to talk with you more about our family's journey with an ADHD child (behavioral pediatricians, medication as an option, schools, etc.).
[Editor] more reviews of Rona Renner: http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/therapy/renner.html

Check out East Bay learning disabilities assn: http://www.eastbaylda.org/home_page.html and www.chadd.org (children and adults w/ adhd) The local chapter of Chadd has support groups that meet in various places. Also check out www.schwablearning.org - the parent chat acts as a virtual support group. Well moderated, very helpful Anon

The closest one I have found is in Pleasanton, run by JoAnn Matone, once a month. She can be contacted at jmatone@attbi.com. Another Parent Dealing with the Same Thing

June 2003

I would be interested in knowing about parenting classes that offer support and techniques for dealing with children who have been diagnosed with ADHD. If anyone has attended such, could you please share your experience, both plus and minus? Many thanks!
Parent of recently diagnosed child

Recommendations received:

Rona Renner's parenting workshops (2)

CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) offers local groups and lots of information. They can be reached at 510.291.2950. The Ability Resource Center in Berkeley is another place to try. They offer groups for parents and children, and also see families individually. I heard the director, Glenn Gelfenbein, MA speak at a conference and was very impressed with his knowledge and understanding of what such a diagnosis means for the child and parents. They can be reached at 510.595.5548. Andrea

May 2003

Does anyone know of any support groups in the Berkeley/Albany/El Cerrito area for moms/dads with ADD/ADHD? I love my current mother's support group, but really want to connect with other folks who are dealing with the more ADD-specific challenges of parenting. CHADD seems to be the only game in town, but they don't seem to offer anything along these lines. And since Berkeley has support groups for just about everything, I figure there has to be *something* around here! Thank you. -- ADDled Mom

I would be willing to facilitate a small support group if there are 3 people who would like to form one. I am an ADHD coach and and a teacher, in the final year of my educational therapist certification. I have many years of experience with ADHD. My office is on Solano Avenue, below San Pablo. Linda Lawton

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