Attention Deficit

Hyperactivity Disorder Topic Of Free Lecture

At Winthrop-University Hospital

Is your child impulsive, hyperactive and inattentive? If so, you may be concerned that your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a disorder affecting an estimated 2-3% of school-age youngsters – that’s approximately two million children in the United States. ADHD can affect a child’s performance in school, social interactions with other children, or behavior at home. Since young children often exhibit some of the symptoms, ADHD can go undiagnosed until a child attends school. That’s why it’s important to learn to learn the facts about recognizing symptoms and seeking an evaluation and/or treatment.

In an effort to educate the public about ADHD, Winthrop-University Hospital’s Parenting Today program will present a free lecture, “ADHD: Real or Perceived?” on Wednesday, January 19, 2005. The program begins with registration at 6:45 PM, followed by the lecture at 7:00, at Winthrop’s Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola. Parking and the entrance are available in the rear of the building. Admission is free, but seating is limited. To reserve your space, call 1-877-559-KIDS.

Ronald Marino, DO, Associate Chairman, Department of Pediatrics and Director of General Pediatrics at Winthrop, will explain the symptoms, evaluation process and treatment of ADHD, as well as discuss controversial issues surrounding the disorder. A question and answer period will follow the lecture.

The Parenting Today program is coordinated by Children’s Health Services and the Department of Pediatrics, part of the Institute for Family Care at Winthrop.