10-13% of school-age children have ADHD, but what are the facts and what are the myths surrounding this condition? Speaking from personal experience and compassion, Dr. Andrew Kahn of Understood.org will break down the myths and facts, gender differences, treatment options and realities surrounding ADHD for elementary through high school students.

About the Presenter:
Andrew Kahn, Psy.D is a licensed psychologist specializing in working with individuals who think and learn differently. In his role as Associate Director, Behavior Change & Expertise at Understood, Dr. Kahn focuses on ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, general learning and behavioral challenges, and learning and social-emotional functioning. For nearly 20 years, Dr. Kahn worked within the public school system providing training, evaluations, direct consultation, and therapeutic support to students, their families, and staff. He has worked closely with underserved communities struggling with the impact of poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to educational support. Additionally, he supported school committees to develop policies on mental health, suicide prevention, and access to learning interventions. Prior to joining Understood, Dr. Kahn served as a clinician, clinical director of a community mental health agency, and a presenter for Summit Professional Education on ADHD, autism, and anxiety for nearly 10 years. He was also an appointee to the Maine Advisory Committee for School Psychology and educator at the University of Maine. Dr. Kahn identifies as a person with learning and thinking differences. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Syracuse University and both master’s and doctoral degrees from Nova Southeastern University.

About Hill Learning Center:
Founded in 1977, Hill Learning Center’s mission is to transform students with learning differences into confident, independent learners. We pursue our mission through a range of K-12 student and educator programs that are grounded in equitable and differentiated, research-based practices for supporting students with learning differences and/or attention challenges. Hill actively works to reach, engage, and retain students and educators representing all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and socioeconomic classes to experience and benefit fully from Hill programs and practices. Ultimately, our vision is that all students with learning differences and attention challenges receive the instruction and support they need – regardless of where they attend school or whether they have a formal diagnosis.

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