• MUSIC THERAPY AT THE BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
  
  Music therapy is an established profession which uses the motivating
  and enjoyable experience of music to therapeutically address the
  developmental goals of students with special needs. Music therapy has
  been shown to be beneficial for children, adolescents and adults with
  a variety of special needs including: Emotional and psychological
  issues; Developmental disabilities; Speech and language delays;
  Physical disabilities; Autistic spectrum; Cerebral Palsy; Learning
  disabilities; Attention Deficit Disorder: Sensory issues; Behavioral
  problems; Neurological disabilities and Hearing or Vision impairment.
  
  
  The Music Therapy Program is the Brooklyn Conservatory's first on-site
  Music Therapy program. This program offers individual & group music
  therapy sessions for children, adolescents and adults with special
  needs. Two program tracks are available: therapeutic music lessons
  and music therapy. In therapeutic music lessons students learn
  skills on a specific instrument with the guidance of a music therapist
  who focuses on a variety of developmental goals. This summer we will
  be offering lessons on piano and guitar . The music therapy track
  concentrates on using general musical activities to reach therapeutic
  goals.
  
  INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
  
  TO RECEIVE A MUSIC THERAPY BROCHURE FOR OUR SUMMER OR FALL SESSIONS,
  PLEASE CALL THE CONSERVATORY AT 718-622-3300.
   

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•     WOMEN AT WORK
  
  A group for women with ADD and career issues has been meeting in Chelsea;
  E Mail: addcareerhelp@aol.com.
   

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•  A support group for spouses and significant others living with adults with ADD is currently being formed. Called ADDothers, the group is loosely modeled on the 12-step program Alanon. ADDothers offers participants a chance to share experiences, challenges, and successes with the goal of solving common problems. Those interested are encouraged to write ADDothers@aol.com,
   

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• CHADD MEETING
  
  The NYC chapter of Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder will meet on Monday, June 13, from 7pm to 8:30pm.
  
  LOCATION: Thomas More Church, 65 E 89th Street (between Madison and Park)
  
  INFO: 212-721-0007.

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Miscellaneous Postings

NJ RESOURCES

By request, I'm compiling a list of doctors, therapists, coaches, etc., west of the Hudson. As that's not a topic I know much about, suggestions would be welcome. Please contact Paul at MAADDSG@aol.com.

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LOST AND FOUND

A participants writes: "Here is a link for unclaimed funds in the possession of the New York State Comptroller. All you do is put in your name and address (or addresses) to see if you have forgotten a refund, an old bank account, an insurance settlement, or something similar. I have a feeling that some folks with ADD might have left a few ends loose on the details end."

The URL: www.osc.state.ny.us/cgi-bin/db2www/ouffrm.d2w/input

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WHERE ARE MY KEYS???

On an all-too-familiar subject, a participant offers the following tips:

"I used to have problems with losing keys. I would search for hours. This would often cause me great delays and frustration when I least needed it. What I did was make several copies of my keys and put them on nails or hooks around my room. Also, I've left copies with trusted friends.

"Once I lost my keys while I was rollerblading. What I do now is attach my keys to a string and I tie it or loop it to or around my belt. This way Its impossible to lose while exercising."

And, on another topic: "I use MS Outlook. Most PCs have it. It has a calendar feature to remind me of coming events or appointments. Also, I have three different calendars. On each one I write down my appointments at least an hour before the actual time."

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CONFIDENTIALITY

Some who attend our meetings are trying to maintain a low ADD profile. For this reason, should you encounter an attendee outside of a meeting, some discretion might come in handy.

Consider the following: "I was on a date with someone new a few weeks ago and one of the group members kept approaching me and talking with me about the group and other things, and it made my date and me uncomfortable because at that point I didn't want to tell her about my ADD. Sometimes folks with mental conditions don't pick up on social cues so well, so we should caution folks to be extra careful. We should respect each other's privacy in public and only bring up the group if it seems OK."

• Landmark College - www.landmark.edu - is a long-standing supporter of Attention Research Update and is widely regarded as the nation's premier institute of higher learning for students with ADHD and/or learning disabilities. My colleagues at Landmark have asked me to pass along information about two special programs they are offering this summer for high school students.
  
  
  ** Summer Program for High School Students **
  
  This program will run from July 10 to July 29 and will focus on building the skills of high school students with learning differences or ADHD through coursework, activities, experiential learning and the development of self-understanding and self-advocacy skills. Students receive specialized instruction in writing and study skills and can elect to take additional coursework in communication skills or math.
  
  
  ** Transition Program for Recent High School Graduates **
  
  Landmark is also offering a special transition program for recent high school graduates that is specially designed to help students with learning differences - and their parents - successfully navigate the move from home to college. The focus is on providing students with an array of learning skills and strategies that will prepare them for a successful transition to college life. Two sessions of this program are available - June 26 to July 9 and July 31 to August 17.
  
  
  To learn more about these programs you can either call the Landmark College Admissions Office at 802-387-6718, or send an email to admissions@landmark.edu.
  
  Additional information can also be obtained by visiting www.landmark.edu and clicking on the link to "Summer Programs for High School and College Students with Learning Differences". You'll find this link on the bottom left side of Landmark's home page.
  
  Take care and please pass this information along to others you know who may be interested in it.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  David Rabiner, Ph.D.
  Center for Child and Family Policy
  Box 90545
  Duke University
  Durham, NC 27708