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Dianne Zaccheo
Dianne Zaccheo is a medical social worker, family therapist and Behavioural
Specialist Coach who has worked in the field of AD/HD and related disorders for
more than 20 years. Working in schools, mental health, hospitals, with families,
support groups, & in research, has uniquely positioned Dianne to understand the
diverse needs within these groups, and to develop a highly effective model using
therapeutic approaches and coaching.
The AD/HD Coaching Model has evolved into a university course, and Dianne is
currently lecturing at the School of Education, Leicester University, teaching
her model to teachers and other mental health professionals. A well known
international speaker and workshop leader, Dianne is currently writing a book
about her work in this field and her coaching model.
Dr. R.S. Weinstein
Ron Weinstein is an internationally renown expert on ADD/ADHD, learning and
behavioural problems. He relocated to the UK from the US and is currently the
executive director of the Young Options Institute which is being developed to
create awareness, provide education and develop practical solutions to problems
experienced by individuals with attentional, learning and behavioural problems.
In addition he is the clinical director of the A.D.D. & Family Support Centre.
His multi & interdisciplinary academic, clinical and research background spans
over 25 years, and integrates child and adolescent growth and development,
nutrition, neurobiology and bio-behavioural anthropology. Diagnosed with ADHD in
1990, he draws on both his personal and professional experience when working
with individuals with ADD/ADHD. He conducts training workshops, acts as "expert
witness" in academic and criminal cases involving individuals with ADD/ADHD, and
is currently developing a series of residential schools for children with ADHD
and related problems.
Nancy Williams
Nancy Williams is a qualified NLP Practitioner and Cognitive and Solution Based
Therapist. She set up The Studio (ADHD) Centre in December 1999 to provide a
service to children, adolescents and their families, offering a therapeutic
environment teaching positive self image, social skills and management
techniques.
Dr. Carolyn Skilling
Dr Carolyn Skilling has wide ranging experience of education as a teacher,
Special Needs Adviser and senior Education Officer. She is the Director of the
National Association for the Education of Sick Children and Principal of their
on-line tuition service, the Satellite School, since April 2000. The recent
Department for Education and Science review of guidance for LEAs concerning
access to education for children and young people with medical needs will be
monitored by the NAESC during 2002-2004. Dr. Skilling is interested to meet any
parent who feels that the educational needs of their children are not being met
within current arrangements. She will present a practical workshop on 'Brain
Gym' and also be available to discuss the implications of the new guidance.
Leanne Howard
Leanne Howard, a keen poem writer that echoes many experiences through her life.
Founder of the YADHDPM (YOUNG ADD AND ADHD PEOPLE MATTER) web site and YAHOO
club to provide support, understanding and awareness for young people with
similar difficulties to herself. Leanne has been diagnosed with ADD, SPD, HPD
and SELF INJURY.
Chris Hayes
Chris, 14 years old diagnosed with AD/HD and more recently with hi functioning
autism. He is an artist and has drawn cartoons for a DisabilityNow, National
newspaper, over the last to years. His hobbies are web designing, psychology,
computer programming and much more.
Andy Hayes
Andy Hayes, a keen disability activist, founder of the Disabled Action Centre in
South Northants and chair of Your Move (Notts Centre for Independent Living)
interim management committee, during the 1980s. He has played a significant role
in the setting up of many disability groups throughout England. He sat on the
Newark and Sherwood District Planning Team, Children's Sub-Group and Disability
Sub-Group as part of the joint planning process in Central Notts, representing
users during 1990s. Andy has a physical impairment along with AD/HD and
dyslexia.
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