FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2009
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
Dynamic speaker leads PACER workshop on children’s mental health issues
PACER Center is offering “Attention and Behavior Disorders,” a free workshop for parents and professionals. It is on Monday, March 30, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Dr. L. Read Sulik, child and adolescent psychiatrist and the assistant commissioner for mental health services at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, will discuss effective strategies for addressing attention and behavior disorders, including ADHD. The presentation includes a video, question-and-answer session, and guest speaker Benjamin Woodcock, a high school senior who will share his experiences of having ADHD.
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit the PACER Web site at PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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