Before stimulant drugs such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall began their rise to popularity in the 1970s, treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focused on behavioral therapy. But as concerns build over the mounting dosages and extended treatment periods that come with stimulant drugs, clinical researchers are revisiting behavioral therapy techniques. Whereas stimulant medications may help young patients focus and behave in the classroom, research now suggests that behaviorally based changes make more of a difference in the long-term.
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MSUB / Easter Seals Autism Conference (Registration Now Open) - Billings - August 1-2 - 0 views
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What:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that represents a range of symptoms from mild to severe and affects overall developmental status-in social communication and other relevant cognitive and motor behaviors. In 2013, a study released by the CDC found the number of children affected by ASD to be roughly 2% of the population, or 1 in 50. Communities of support for individuals with ASD are necessary in order to bring about effective treatment, education, and inclusion. This conference is open to all interested persons (teachers, therapists, counselors, medical professionals, parents, and community members). When:
August 1 - 2, 2013
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain (both days) Where:
Montana State University Billings (main campus)
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
$150.00, discount available for early bird registration
Helping Students Who Face Mental Health Challenges - Billings - June 3, 4, 2013 - 0 views
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Twenty years ago, telling a parent that their child suffered from Attention Deficit Disorder or Bipolar Disorder most often resulted in grief, denial, or even outrage. Today, studies show that parents diagnose their own children with mental disorders at a much higher rate than psychiatric experts. Schools are often caught between shrinking resources and increasing demands, as more children are identified as mentally disabled. Over two days, this workshop will help clear away some of the confusion and controversy surrounding mental health issues that most often affect school-age children. You will learn in practical terms, how a child with ADHD thinks, what motivates an oppositional child, which kids might actually have Bipolar Disorder, and which are simply moody. You will learn how psychiatric medications work to help, and sometimes to hurt. You will learn about the warning signs for violence in children and adolescents. Lastly, you will have a chance to ask advice about specific mental health issues in your school. In short, this workshop is designed to help you understand, teach, and advocate for your students with mental illness.
When:
June 3, 4, 2013
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Mansfield Health Education Center
2900 12th Ave N # 30W
Billings, Montana 59101
(406) 237-8600
Cost:
MASP Members preregistration: $145.00, General Public preregistration: $165.00, University full time student preregistration: $85.00 - Verification of student status may be requested
Nurturing Parenting for Parents and Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges - Billings - Multiple Dates beginning Feb. 12, 2013 - 0 views
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Click here to download the flier for this series of classes Contact the Center for Families to register: info@forfamilies.org www.forfamilies.org Phone: (406) 294-5090 What: Nurturing Parenting with special needs and health challenges is designed to help parents and their children with chronic or life threatening medical conditions, developmental delays, and life-altering disorders and disabilities. Parents and their children meet separately for the first 90 minutes and meet together for the last 30 minutes. Light dinner included for children and adults. Designed for parents of children birth to 12 years. Two facilitators run parents' group; two facilitators run the children's group. The children's group is designed to meet the needs of all children regardless of abilities or health concerns. The program material is consistent with topics covered in the adult sessions and supports the healthy development of children birth to 12 years. When: Tuesday nights February 12, 19, 26, 2013 March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm Mountain Where: Center for Children and Families 3021 3rd Ave. North Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
$20 per session. There is a sliding fee scale so please contact for details.
Birth Defects Info for Parents & Providers Twitter Chat - Twitter Event - Jan. 23, 2013 - 0 views
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Click here to join the chat if you are already on Twitter Click here to create a free Twitter account What: National Family Voices (@FamilyVoices) will partner with @DrBoyleCDC and @DrPeacockCDC of CDC (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the American Academy of Pediatrics (@AmerAcadPeds), and additional partners including state departments of health for a Twitter chat about birth defects. During the chat you will learn about birth defects statistics, how families of children with birth defects can support their children in collaboration with their health care providers (with an emphasis on family-centered care and medical home), and prevention of birth defects. When: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 12:00 pm Mountain Where: Tweets about "#1in33chat"
AG Bell Listening and Spoken Language Workshop Series - Fort Worth, TX - Dec 8, 2012 - 0 views
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What:
This workshop series is designed for professionals involved
in supporting the education and language development of
children who are deaf and hard of hearing. If you are an early
interventionist, classroom teacher, teacher of the deaf, special
educator, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, program or
school administrator, or member of a state EHDI team these
workshops are designed to build foundational knowledge about
hearing loss and the exciting technological advances that
support listening and spoken language for these children today.
Every member of the child's intervention team will find practical
tips and proven strategies for promoting collaboration to support
infants, young children and their families, as well as student
success in the classroom - and beyond. When/Where:
Dec 8, 2012
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Tx
Target Audience: early interventionist classroom teacher teacher of the deaf special educator speech-language pathologist audiologist program school administrator member of a state EHDI team For more information or to register
visit ListeningandSpokenLanguage.org
or call toll-free 866-337-5220.
Epilepsy and Kids: A Free Public Information Series - Billings - May 22, 2012 - 0 views
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If your child has epilepsy, you know it can affect every aspect of your and your child's life. This educational series is offered to you or anyone interested as a time to learn about epilepsy, ask questions, and share your experience with others in the same situation. Please join us. When:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
7:00 - 8:00pm Mountain
Where:
St. Vincent Healthcare
Mansfield Health Education Center (Located in the Lower Level of the Yellowstone Medical Building West)
1145 North 30th
Billings MT
Contact:
St. Vincent University at 406-237-ED4U (406-237-3348) or svhu@svh-mt.org
Medicaid 101 - Billings - March 20, 2012 - 0 views
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What:
Join the Resource Center staff for Medicaid 101. Learn the Basics of Medicaid, such as: Can It Help Me with My Medical Costs? How Do I Qualify? Bring your own lunch or sign up for a Meal Site meal. Drinks and dessert provided. When:
Tuesday March 20, 2012
12:00pm - 1:00pm Where:
Adult Resource Alliance
1505 Avenue D - 2nd Floor
Billings, MT RSVP:
Call 406-259-5212 to RSVP
Responsiveness, Respect, Self-Determination and Consent - Webinar - Aug. 14, 2012 - 0 views
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Learning Objectives: Strategies for how to best provide health care to adults with developmental disabilities in medical offices/facilities Strategies for addressing the psychological and support needs of adults with special health care needs Click here to learn more When:
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
4:00 - 5:00pm Mountain
Toddler calls 3-D-printed medical exoskeleton her 'magic arms' - Future of Tech on NBCNews.com - 0 views
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The field of prosthetics is perhaps the best example of humanity and technology coming together. For proof, consider this video of 4-year-old Emma, born with a muscular condition that prohibited her from moving her arms freely — until modern technology built a pair of "magic arms" customized just for her.
YaleNews | Training parents is good medicine for children with autism behavior problems - 0 views
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Children with autism spectrum disorders who also have serious behavioral problems responded better to medication combined with training for their parents than to treatment with medication alone, Yale researchers and their colleagues report in the February issue of Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Parenting Sessions - Billings, MT - Oct. 2, 2012 - 0 views
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What:
The Nurturing Program for Parents and Their Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges is designed to help parents and their children with chronic or life threatening medical conditions, developmental delays, life-altering disorders and disabilities. Parents and their children meet separately for the first 90 minutes and meet together for the last 30 minutes, one day a week for 12 weeks. When/Where: October 2, 2012 - 6pm - 8pm Center for Children and Families - 3021 3rd Avenue N. Billings, MT Contact: For more information, or to register contact Julie @ 406-281-8574 or julieg@forfamilies.org
Mental Health Parity Rule Clarifies Standards For Treatment Limits, Coverage Of Intermediate Care - Kaiser Health News - 0 views
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The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 required health plans that offer mental health and substance use disorder benefits to cover them to the same extent that they cover medical/surgical benefits. Among other things, it prohibits having treatment limits or financial coverage requirements such as copayments or deductibles that are more restrictive than a plan’s medical coverage. Interim regulations issued in 2010 clarified some issues about implementing the law.
Creating Healthy Communities, one family at a time - Havre - Aug 6, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
The purpose of the training is to provide you with the tools needed to execute a Health Literacy program at your local level. Parents who take the Health Literacy training will learn to use the book, What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick, as a tool in promoting the safety and well-being of your children. Health Literacy Training proves that the challeng-es of low literacy can be surmounted: that parents can gain the knowledge and skills to care for a sick child, thereby relieving the pressure on the health care system and reducing medical cost to the public. In short, empowering parents in this way has enabled them to become the first line of defense for their children's health-and has untold benefits for society. This unique training includes in-struction in Strategy Implementation, Project Management, Parent and Staff Motivation, Marketing and Community Relations.
When:
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain
Lunch provided
Where:
St. Jude's Parish Center
440 7th Ave.
Havre, MT 59501
Cost:
Free of charge
Creating a Culture of Suicide Prevention, workshop - Billings - Sept. 30, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
This workshop is designed for the general population and those interested in learning basic skills to prevent suicide.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
1. Increase awareness of ways to address stigma and suicide in our rural Montana culture.
2. Gain insight regarding suicide ideation related to issues of mental illness.
3. Appreciate ways and resources that foster life oriented recovery.
4. Engage in open dialogue which contributes to increased understanding and hopefulness for suicide risk recovery.
5. Describe basic skills to intervene with persons at risk of suicide.
6. Explore how Montana communities can address creating a culture for suicide prevention.
When:
Monday, September 30, 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Mansfield Center
Located in the Yellowstone Medical Center West
2900 12th Ave. N.
Billings, MT 59102 (west side St. Vincent Healthcare)
Cost:
$25.00 per person, light lunch and refereshments included.
MCH Library Knowledge Path: Spanish-Language Health Resources - 0 views
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The MCH Library at Georgetown University, with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau presents a new knowledge path, Spanish-Language Health Resources. The knowledge path directs readers to resources in Spanish about health promotion, medical conditions, diseases, treatments, health insurance, access to care, and life stages and populations. Contents include health hotlines and helplines with Spanish-speaking operators, websites in Spanish or that include Spanish-language materials, and databases to locate additional Spanish-language health resources.
Commissioner Lindeen's Obamacare Town Hall Tour - Great Falls, Kalispell - Oct. 1, 2, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Commissioner Lindeen is travelling Montana to answer YOUR questions about Obamacare. Light refreshments will be provided at all events.
When/Where:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
6:00 pm Mountain
at
Benefis Health System, Cameron Room
1101 26th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59401
Wednesday, Octeber 2, 2013
12:00 pm Mountain
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Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Buffalo Hills Conference Center
310 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
Cost:
No cost
The Experience and Science of Mental Illness - Bozeman - Oct. 11, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Deborah Levy, an associate professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School, will present "The Experience and Science of Mental Illness: Let's Talk." In this talk, Jessie Close and her son Calen Pick of Bozeman will discuss their struggles with bipolar disease and schizophrenia (respectively). Levy will present an overview of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and what is known about the causes, treatment and science underlying these illnesses.
When:
Friday, October 11, 2013
7:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Museum of the Rockies
600 W Kagy Blvd.
Bozeman, MT 59717
Cost:
No cost
Medical apps gain sophistication, draw wider use - 0 views
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An increasing number of physicians across the country are turning to their smart phones and tablets for clinical purposes that range from diagnosis to dictation.The mobile devices are revolutionizing the manner in which some physicians approach — and deliver — health care.Dr. Steven Arbogast, a neurologist at Billings Clinic, frequently uses his smart phone and a $2.99 application, Neuro Toolkit, to help assess stroke patients in the ER.
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What:
This learning seminar is designed to expand understanding and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in children and develop competencies for parents, mental health professionals, teachers and healthcare providers. Participants will be able to better understand and treat children diagnosed with symptoms on the Autism Spectrum. Social, emotional, behavioral and medical factors affecting children with ASD will be discussed. In addition, this learning seminar will identify ways to collaborate and integrate services from multiple agencies. Future similar seminars focused on Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children will take place in Helena, Missoula, and Kalispell.
When:
Saturday, July 13, 2013
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Gran Tree Inn
1325 N 7th Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
Cost:
$75: Professionals (includes CEU's), $50: Parents - Scholarships may be available
Contact:
Cathy Huntley, Conference Coordinator at cathy@childwise.org or (406) 457-4816