Conference in Farmington Hills Raises ADHD Awareness

A Sept. 27 conference created in memory of an Oakland Community College (OCC) graduate offers information to create awareness about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Created in 2000, the Michael Golds Conference features nationally recognized experts Chris Dendy and Robert Dendy as keynote speakers to discuss the “Impact of ADHD and Executive Function Deficits on Academic Performance and Behavior.” In addition, David Giwerc, founder and president of the ADD Coach Academy, will present information about an approach to empowering individuals with ADHD.
 
Conference registration begins at 8 a.m. and the program is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orchard Ridge Campus , 27055 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. Online registration is $65 and will be accepted through 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 23. 

Registration at the door is $75 and $30 for students with a student ID. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for educators, school psychologists and social workers.

Michael Golds, an OCC and Eastern Michigan University graduate who excelled despite his ADHD diagnosis, was killed in an accident shortly before he was to enter graduate school.

“Michael’s parents were devastated by the loss of their son and created this conference to help people who struggle with ADHD,” said Mary Jo Schuster, an OCC counselor who knew Golds.
 
For a complete schedule of speakers and sessions, visit the event website. To learn more, contact Tammy Schluchter at mgoldsconf@gmail.com or at 248-731-6747.