ADHD Experts on Call 9/19
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PROGRAM
Nation's Leading ADHD Experts to Answer Questions about
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
NEW YORK, September 12, 2007 - The ninth annual 'ADHD Experts on Call'
program will take place on September 19, 2007, from 8 a.m. to midnight
EDT, to provide patients, families and caregivers with the opportunity
to ask questions and learn more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) from some of the nation's top experts. Celebrity
designer Ty Pennington, who was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, is
partnering with Shire, the ADHD Support Company, for the fourth
consecutive year to co-host the event and talk about his experience
living with the disorder. Experts will answer questions via the toll-
free telephone hotline, 1-888-ASK-ADHD, and through live online chats
at www.ADHDExpertsOnCall.com.
The confidential one-on-one hotline and online chats are available
with access to English- and Spanish-speaking experts, including
physicians, nurses, educators and patient advocates who can help
educate the public about ADHD.
September 19, 2007, also marks national ADHD Awareness Day and in
honor of this occasion, Ty Pennington will join a free one-hour
webcast with Michael Manos, Ph.D., a noted clinical psychologist from
Cleveland Clinic. The webcast, co-sponsored by ADDitude magazine,
will take place live from noon to 1 p.m. EDT on September 19, and will
be hosted on www.ADHDExpertsOnCall.com. Those joining the webcast
will have the opportunity to ask Dr. Manos questions about ADHD and to
ask Ty Pennington about his experience living with ADHD.
"I love being part of a support program like 'ADHD Experts on Call,"'
said Ty Pennington, host of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition TM.
"This program lets others know there are knowledgeable people out
there ready to help them. I wouldn't be where I am today without
getting diagnosed and treated for my ADHD."
Over the last eight years, the 'ADHD Experts on Call' program has
fielded tens of thousands of inquiries; helping people affected by
ADHD better understand the condition and how to manage it. This
program provides a resource for those who may not be familiar with
ADHD, its signs and symptoms and how ADHD is diagnosed. It is also an
opportunity to talk to an expert about tips and strategies for
managing ADHD for someone who already has been diagnosed with the
disorder.
While the experts participating in 'ADHD Experts on Call' cannot
provide specific medical advice or recommend a particular course of
action, they can provide helpful information about:
How to recognize ADHD symptoms in children, adolescents and adults;
How parents can approach teachers about their child's ADHD-related
needs;
Tips and strategies for how to manage ADHD throughout the day;
How to handle the impact of ADHD on family life, work performance and
personal relationships;
The potential for ADHD to run in families;
Common myths and misconceptions about ADHD.
"It's never too late to be diagnosed with ADHD," said Dr. Manos.
'ADHD Experts on Call' doesn't replace a physician visit, but it can
serve as a resource to educate people about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis,
support groups and treatment options that can help them better
understand the disorder."
For further information please contact:
Alana Brier (Porter Novelli for Shire)
Jessica Kwartner (Porter Novelli for Shire)
(212) 601-8432
alana...@porternovelli.com