Focus, a support group for parents, caregivers and educators who deal with children who have ADD or ADHD, holds monthly meetings that are free and open to the public.
On Dec. 12 Focus welcomes Kevin Roberts, M.A., author of Cyber Junkie: Escape the Internet and Gaming Trap, who wil discuss online and video gaming addictions. Roberts is a recovering video game addict and adult diagnosed with ADHD. He has a master's degree in ADHD studies from Antioch University and runs support groups to help addicts get their lives back. Roberts is also a co-founder, board member and curriculum developer of The Empower ADD Project, www.empoweradd.org, a nonprofit that guides young ADHD adults. Roberts will sign copies of his book at the meeting.
Those who attend the Dec. 12 event can win door prizes, enjoy refreshments and get free childcare for the event. Request childcare by emailing focusadhd@gmail.com. For more on Focus, visit its new website at www.focusadhd.weebly.com
