April 12, , 2001
Contact: Lesley Deaderick (614) 292-0569


MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARE TOO MANY CHILDREN BEING DIAGNOSED WITH
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER?

   COLUMBUS -- How are these diagnoses being made?  Do the majority of people receiving this diagnosis actually have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  What kind of treatment are they receiving while at college?  Cathy McDaniels-Wilson, psychologist in The Ohio State University’s Counseling and Consultation Service, will discuss the dramatic increase in the number of students coming to college with ADHD and the services available for these students at Ohio State, from noon to 1 p.m., Friday (4/13) in 150 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Ave. 

The event is part of Disability Awareness Month 2001, which runs through April 28.

WHAT
:       “Lunch and Learn” brown bag on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.      

WHEN:     
Friday, April 13th from noon to 1 p.m.

WHERE:    Office for Disability Services Conference Room, 150 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Ave.

WHY:         The event is part of Disability Awareness Month 2001, which runs through April 28.

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