Events

Processing Speed refers to how quickly we can take in, organize and prioritize information. It is known that bright children diagnosed with ADHD or learning disabilities often struggle with delayed processing speed. This can be frustrating for students as academic and social demands become increasingly challenging and caring adults often...

Dr. Genest will lead a discussion about the skill set needed for successful transition to post-secondary education and work. Topics include: Self-awareness and self advocacy, support systems at school, on the job and at home, social skills development: perspective taking, reciprocity, and establishing and maintaining friendships and collegial relationships and...

Dr. Laura Rubin, clinical psychologist, and Dr. Marguerite Genest, organizational coach/educational consultant, will present to parents at the Henry Wilson Memorial School in Farmington, NH on 11/3/16 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  Topics will include the following:  what is ADHD; associated executive functioning and social-emotional challenges; top 10 misconceptions about...

Many young people struggle with anxiety. Anxiety symptoms can harm children’s academic functioning, social relationships, and ability to access support provided at school and at home. Dr. Laura Rubin, founder of the Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center, will help parents understand various types of anxiety. Participants will learn how to identify potential...

Dr. Marguerite Genest will discuss the ways in which ADHD impacts academic performance, and emotional well-being.  Students with ADHD and executive functioning deficits often experience diminished confidence and increased anxiety over time. This presentation will explain the executive functions, how they are impacted by ADHD, and more importantly, what we...