Understanding ADHD series to start Wednesday

A series of classes on Understanding ADHD will be offered starting in late January. 

Mountain Brook Schools Student Services Director Dr. Dale Wisely, a child/adolescent psychologist since 1983 is teaching the series for parents and others interested in a deeper understanding of ADHD. The program is co-sponsored by All In Mountain Brook and the school system.

Wisely evaluated and treated children with ADHD for 25 years before beginning his position with the school system. 

“I feel strongly that a critical part of treatment — in fact, as critical as any other piece — is for parents to get a really good understanding of the nature of that disorder and how it affects the child and the family,” he said. “The greatest blessing in the life of a child with ADHD is adults around them who understand the disorder. Sadly, almost no parents get that kind of education about the disorder, thus this series.”

The class topics and dates are:

Part I: The disorders: Jan. 28, 9-10:30 a.m.

Part II: Treatment: Feb. 4, 9-10:30 a.m.

Part III: Managing home and family: Feb. 11, 9-10:30 a.m.

Classes will be held in the Charles Mason Board of Education Building at 32 Vine Street in Crestline Village. 

The program is free, but space is limited. Register by contacting Janice Grammer at 877-8349 or studentservices@mtnbrook.k12.al.us.