Leon County CHADD

CHADD Support Groups

On the second Thursday of each month, there is a CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit /Hyperactive Disorder) sponsored parent support group that meets at Ability 1st, the Center for Independent Living of North Florida (1823 Buford Court, Tallahassee, FL 32308) from 6-7:30pm.  This group is facilitated by professional counselors who are also parents and members of CHADD.  The group's mission is to provide support and information to parents who have a child with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit & hyperactivity disorder.  Parents can benefit from speakers including psychologists, medical professionals, and school representatives, and get the chance to voice their personal concerns, frustrations and/or successes in managing the impact the disorder has on the child and the family.

This month, on October 14, the guest speaker is Jiji Weidner, Ed.D., who will be discussing RTI:  Response to Intervention, as implemented in Leon County Schools.  A supervised activity is available for children 6 and older.  Please call 850-575-9621, ext. 107 to RSVP.  Free

On the last Monday of each month, a support group for adults with ADD/ADHD meets at Ability 1st, from 7-8pm.  This group is strictly for peer support and is facilitated by a psychologist.  Free