ADHD 2019

All-Day Conference for Parents of Kids with Learning Disabilities

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Experts in numerous workshops will share advice for parents to help their children succeed, despite learning disabilities and ADHD at the “Rising to the Challenge” fall conference in Norwalk. The keynote address, “LD/ADHD/Executive Skills – What’s the Connection” will be given by Dr. Peg Dawson, best-selling author of the Smart But Scattered series of books. In addition, there will be 11 break-out sessions covering dyslexia, parent stress, and working with the school. The sessions will be in tracks, with various simultaneous presentations for parents of middle school and high school students and a separate track for students in high school. The event is sponsored by the Fairfield County group Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities.

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities

2nd Annual Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities

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Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a fun-filled event at spectacular Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. Join the amazing community of families, friends and professionals to celebrate the strengths of children with learning disabilities and ADHD, empower parents and combat stigma while raising funds for critical educational programs, youth mentoring, parent networking, important resources and much more. Individuals, families and teams are welcome to walk the scenic 2-mile route at their own pace. There will be games and activities for children, music, free snacks and food for purchase. Register in advance online or on site.

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Smart Walk Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities

‘Smart Walk’ on Sunday, Oct 21 to Benefit Westport-Based Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities

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Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, the Westport-based nonprofit, will hold its First Annual Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Sunday, Oct. 21 with registration starting at 12 noon at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. — an announcement from Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
A breakthrough community event and the only one of its kind in the region, the Walk will celebrate the strengths and talents of young people with learning disabilities and ADHD, reject the stigma long attached to these issues, and empower parents. The event will raise awareness and funds for the organization’s educational programs, youth mentoring, parent networking, and extensive resources to help families find the support their children need to be successful in school and in life. Registration is available in advance at https://smartwalkforskld.dojiggy.com/.