ADHD can be Cool

Learn more about what ADHD is, what it isn’t, how to harvest its powers, and also tame it. In this workshop, participants will dive into better understanding ADHD and various approaches to help someone be successful both in and out of the classroom.

Details

Audience: Open to all
Length: One Day Workshop
Presenter/s: Billy Swift
Date: 7/11/24
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm

Outcomes

• Recognize the differences between ADHD and other diagnoses
• Understand what is happening in the brain and the body of an ADHD person
• Demonstrate ability to create an environment and assignments that are ADHD friendly
• Learn various approaches to aid in someone with ADHD reaching their full potential

Topics

• Definitions
• Neurology
• Dual Diagnoses 
• Skills, Strategies, Tools, Mindset Applications
• Readings and discussion

Presenter Billy Swift

Billy Swift has been at Chartwell since 2013, has worked in special education since 2008, is the director of student support at Chartwell School, and associate director of Chartwell Teaching Institute. In his role, Billy oversees the SEAD curriculum, PBIS, related services, response to behavior, interventions, restorative practices, and is a resource for students, families, and faculty. His roles in education have included working as a reading specialist, expressive language teacher, and advocate for students with learning and attention differences. He is versed in various Orton-Gillingham based approaches including Wilson, PAF, and Lindamood-Bell.

Billy has led many workshops or presentations on various topics such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Social-Emotional Development, Executive Functioning, Classroom Management, and Neurodiversity. He has presented for or been a guest speaker for the International Dyslexia Association, AIM Youth Mental Health, and EdRev, to name a few. Billy holds an MFA from Lesley University and a Master of Science in Education from Simmons College.