Lecture Series: Neurological & Behavioral Concerns in Children

WIA and the Big Sky Public Library are proud to host Dr. Nevada Reed for a series of lectures on Neurological & Behavioral Concerns in Children at the Big Sky Public Library from 6:30 – 8pm on September 21, October 17 and November 30.

September 21^st – Early Childhood (birth to 5 years old)

• What is normal and when to seek evaluation?
• How to support your child’s development
• Autism spectrum disorders, speech and language delays, motor delays – diagnosis and management
• Parenting tools for challenging behaviors

October 17^th – Middle Childhood (5 to 12 years old)

• ADHD – myths, diagnosis and treatment
• Childhood mood and anxiety concerns – when is extra help needed?
• Other common neurologic diagnoses (ASD, OCD, Tics, Seizures) – identification and management
• Behavioral Supports and parenting strategies

November 30^th – Teen Years (13 years old to young adulthood)

• Why are some teens just being diagnosed?
• ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Mood disorders, ASD, Tics, Seizures – identification and management
• Talking with teens about neurobehavioral differences
• Promoting independence and working towards transition

Please contact MaryBeth Morand, marybeth@wiabigsky.org with any questions regarding this lecture series.