Designed for parents, caregivers, and teachers, this conference offers practical guidance for understanding and supporting children with ADHD. Sessions will cover how ADHD affects executive function, emotional regulation, and social skills, as well as how co-existing conditions can complicate diagnosis and treatment. Strategies for fostering positive relationships and creating supportive learning environments will be discussed.

The Churchill School & Center: Live & Recorded Options
$200 - In Person & Recording
$100 - Live Webinar & Recording
$50 - Recording Only

$0 - Churchill Families

ADDitude is the world’s most trusted resource for families and adults living with ADHD and learning differences, and for the professionals who work with them. Live event attendees will receive a free copy of ADDitude magazine's annual Success @ School issue, and all registrants will receive a 20% discount on ADDitude magazine subscriptions.

Speakers & Sessions

The Better You Understand Executive Functions,
the Better You Can Manage ADHD

with Dr. Ari Tuckman

You’ve probably heard of the executive functions and how they are involved with ADHD, but what exactly are they? And what do they really do? And why is ADHD sometimes so confusing and frustrating? Learn these answers and more during this session.

Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, is a psychologist, international presenter, author, and ADHD thought leader. He has given more than 750 presentations and podcast interviews, and routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complicated information understandable and useful. He is the author of five books, including his newest, The ADHD Productivity Manual. He is a co-chair of CHADD’s conference committee and was awarded the 2023 Hall of Fame award for his significant contributions to the field. A popular expert and advocate, he has been widely quoted in national media and serves as an expert for Understood.org. He is in private practice in West Chester, PA.

ADHD and Comorbid Disorders

with Dr. Roberto Olivardia

ADHD rarely travels alone. Associated (comorbid) disorders, such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and eating disorders, are quite common, as having ADHD increases the risk of any of those conditions. In addition, 50% of people with ADHD also have a learning disability. ADHD often does not receive adequate diagnosis or clinical appreciation when seen with other disorders. Untreated ADHD will exacerbate symptoms and undermine treatment of other clinical problems. Various comorbid disorders and issues will be discussed, as well as classroom and treatment interventions, while encouraging a strength-based, positive identity model of ADHD. The speaker, who has lived experience as someone with ADHD and a parent of two children with ADHD, will also share personal (and some humorous) anecdotes.

Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private practice in Lexington, MA, where he specializes in the treatment of ADHD, executive functioning issues, and issues that face students with learning differences. He is a recognized expert in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He is on the Professional Advisory Boards for Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) and The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), and sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for ADDitude and the Expert Network for Understood. He has appeared in publications such as Time, GQ, and Rolling Stone, and has been featured on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and CNN. He conducts advocacy work for Decoding Dyslexia-Massachusetts. He also has lived experience as someone with ADHD and learning differences and a parent of two young adults with ADHD and Dyslexia.

Unlocking Potential:

Evidence-Based ADHD Care for Every Individual

with Dr. Mark Bertin

In this session, discover a caring and practical way forward with ADHD, a common medical disorder impacting executive function and life management skills. This talk delves into the transformative power of comprehensive, compassionate, and individualized ADHD care, placing the unique needs of each child at the center of effective support.

Dr. Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, and The Family ADHD Solution, all of which integrate mindfulness into evidence-based pediatric care, and is a contributing author for the book Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. Dr. Bertin is a faculty member at New York Medical College and the Windward Teacher Training Institute and has served on advisory boards for APSARD, Additude Magazine, The Screen Time Action Network, Common Sense Media, and Reach Out and Read. His blog is available through Psychology Today and elsewhere. For more information, please visit his website at www.developmentaldoctor.com.

The Social Impact of ADHD: Understanding Communication Challenges and Building Connection

with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis

This session explores the social and communication challenges faced by students with ADHD. We’ll discuss how ADHD can affect peer relationships, classroom dynamics, and self-expression, often in ways that are misunderstood. Educators will leave with a deeper understanding of how executive functioning, impulsivity, and emotional regulation shape communication—and practical strategies to foster stronger connections, reduce conflict, and support positive social development in students with ADHD.

Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD, is a psychotherapist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and narcissistic abuse. She is the author of eight books and three workbooks, including 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD and Healing From Toxic Relationships: 10 Essential Steps to Recover from Gaslighting, Narcissism, and Emotional Abuse. Dr. Sarkis is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, American Mental Health Counselors Association Diplomate, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Mediator. She has been in private practice for over 20 years, is an online contributor to Psychology Today, and hosts the Talking Brains podcast. She is based in Tampa, Florida. You can visit her website at www.stephaniesarkis.com.

Schedule:

8:30-9:00 AM — Check In

9:00 AM — Welcome

9:15-10:30 AM — The Better You Understand Executive Functions, the Better You Can Manage ADHD with Dr. Ari Tuckman

10:45 AM-12:00 PM — ADHD and Comorbid Disorders with Dr. Roberto Olivardi

12:00-1:00 PM — Lunch

1:00-2:15 PM — Unlocking Potential: Evidence-Based ADHD Care for Every Individual with Dr. Mark Bertin

2:30-3:45 PM — The Social Impact of ADHD: Understanding Communication Challenges and Building Connection with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis

3:45-4:45 PM — Q & A