Welcome To LEAN
Listen, Educate and Nurture
This ADD/ADHD support group in Columbus, GA, is for parents, educators and other concerned adults who interact with children affected by attention deficit, hyperactivity and impulsivity. LEAN (Listen, Educate and Nurture) was started by two friends, who by chance found strength in leaning on each other. Together we push through the mental, physical and emotional challenges of raising children affected with these symptoms. We don’t have all the answers. We do have empathy, encouragement and information for others faced with the same dilemma. Join us as we encourage one another.
Support Group Meetings
Friday, September 4, 2009, 6:30-8:00 PM: "Navigating the school system." Melinda Smith-Pace and Mae Evans-Lee from the Muscogee County Navigator Team
location: St Andrews Church, Hancock Rd (off Veterans Pkwy not far from Northside Highschool).October 13th 6:30-8:30 St. Luke Ministry Center: Dr Michael Ellis will be the guest at a meet and greet with the Muscogee County Autism Support Group.
TBD: Family and Marriage Counselor will meet with us to discuss taking care of ourselves as parents, so that we may better care for our children.
location: St Andrews Church, Hancock Rd (off Veterans Pkwy not far from Northside Highschool).
Recommended Reading
Authoritative Guide from the Academy of Pediatrics
Different Minds: Gifted Children with ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, other Learning Deficits by Deidre V. LoveckySolving the Relationship Puzzle by Steven E. Gutstein
Other Possible Topics
- social skills
- cognitive processing therapy
- body movements and neural development
Facts About ADD/ADHD
- No one knows what causes ADHD
- ADD/ADHD is not due to poor parenting or lack of discipline
- 3-10 % of children have ADHD
- Only 3 million children are diagnosed
- Americans spend 1 billion dollars a year on ADHD medications
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