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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Candace will be appearing in ADDitude Magazine! Click here to learn more!


RECENT EVENTS:

Candace met Rhett Palmer, www.Rhettpalmer.com, at the New Life Hiking Spa,www.newlifehikingspa.com. An opportunity is on the horizon for an interview about ADHD and wellness. 


Candace attended the Virginia Regional CHADD Conference in May 2010. For more information, please visit www.chadd.org.  


Coach Candace presented the ADHD Coaching for LIFE at the Learning Disabilities Association of America conference on February 17th!. For more information visit www.ldaamerica.org. 


November 2009

 

Candace welcomed Harry Rieckelman for his presentation ,"Who Is This Child Of Mine Who Is Nothing Like Me?", a presentation that reminds us that one size does not fit all!


October 2009

 

Candace attended the CHADD conference in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information, please visit http://www.chadd.org. 

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Steven Peer, CEO of CHADD

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Candace, Anne, Sari      Candace, Marcia, Sari    Fredi, Candace, and Diane

 

Candace rocks Cleveland with other ADHD Coaches at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

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Candace walks to defeat Multiple Sclerosis. To learn more, please go to http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/DCW.

 

Multiple Sclerosis is a cause Coach Candace has supported for many years. Her mother, Anne Wortman Sahm was afflicted with the disease. Candy was just three years old and her mom was twenty-nine. Her brother Billy has this devastating disease today. These photos are from the 2009 7th 50K MS Challenge Walk which was held the first weekend of October. For information about Ms, volunteering, or to make a donation please contact:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/DCW.

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September 2009

 

 

 

 

 Candace went to NYC on September 12th for the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Recovery Rally! For more information go to www.ncadd.org

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August 2009

Candace takes on new coaching challenges.

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Candace attended a health and wellness retreat in Vermont. For more information about this amazing place, go to www.newlifehikingspa.com.

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     The group getting ready for the morning hike. 

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    Helene and Candace    Coach Candace and Rhett Palmer

 

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    Killington, VT          Helene and Candace


July 2009

Candace, family and friends attended a National's Baseball game held  to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research. They met 3rd baseman Ryan Zimmerman, whose mother has this devastating disease. Candace's mother also had this disease and her brother is currently living with MS. The fundraiser was a huge success.

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May 2009


Candace made a presentation to Walter Johnson High School parents, teachers, administrators and students about the benefits of ADHD Coaching. See photos below.

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May 2009

 

Candace attended CHADD's One-Day Baltimore Education Conference, "Ages & Stages of Learning and AD/HD" for educators, parents, adults, psychologists and healthcare providers.


Positive Learning Experiences Dedicates Their Library To Mariann Kumke.

PLE's extensive ADHD Library has been dedicated to our dear friend, Mariann Kumke. See pictures from the dedication below.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW INVITATION.

    

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      Mariann Kumke                                                                A view of the library

 

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 Candace with Adrienne         The Mariann Kumke Library        Candace with David

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    Candace with Amy.

April 2009

Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst speaks on ADHD in Women and Girls


Our speaking event with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst was a success! We had great turnout. Stay tuned for photos!
Dr. Vanderhorst has been in practice for over 30 years. She has provided psychological assessment for children and adolescents focusing on the early identification of learning disabilities and ADHD. She currently practices in the Washington DC area and has presented on Women and Girls with ADHD at CHADD meetings and school throughout the area.

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Dr. Vanderhorst and attendee  Candace and Dr. Vanderhorst        Adrienne, Candace and KC

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KC taking notes.                  The presentation in progress.     A participant listens.

 

March 2009


Candace and Adrienne Hand spent long hours writing proposals for the Learning Disabilities Association of America Conference and the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. 

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Caron Treatment Centers' 11th Annual Comedy Night featuring Mike DeStefano at the University of Maryland was a huge success. All net proceeds benefited CARON's Capital Region Scholarship Fund, providing patient aid for individuals who are in need of addiction treatment but do not have the financial resources to pay for their care.

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CARON Representatives spreading the joy.          

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Candace and fellow CARON supporters enjoying the night

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Candace and featured comedian Mike DeStefano     Reverend Jack Abel, playing piano.


Our talk by neuro-psychologist Dr. Judith Davis was a hit! We learned about training our brains and neuro-feedback. Attendees included teachers, counselors, and parents. We all enjoyed the wonderful food and had a great time.

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Dr. Judy Davis                      Teachers, counselors and parents from local schools.

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                                         David, organizer extraordinaire.   Candace welcoming the guests.

 

 


WISER's (Washington Independent Services for Educational Resources) Spring Luncheon featured Candace Sahm on "The Life Benefits of ADHD Coaching" at Maggiano's of Tysons Corner. Candace made a great presentation to over 40 participants.

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Candace celebrating Dr. Ralph Perrino, President of the WISER board, and with other WISER supporters.

Dr. Timothy Wilens' Lecture Was A Success!


On Tuesday, February 10th, TIMOTHY E. WILENS, MD, Director Substance Abuse Services, Pediatric Clinical & Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital presented the lecture, Improving Diagnosis and Treatment In Children & Adolescents With ADHD. Great turnout, great food and great information made for a wonderful, insightful evening. 

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Dr. Timothy Wilens   Dr. Timothy Wilens speaking.    Dr. Wilens and Candace Sahm

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KC, Candace and Fulton              John and Sharon                       Everybody enjoying food!

We Had Lots of Fun at PLE's Holiday Party!
See photos below.

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Candace's CHADD Workshop In Anaheim A Big Success!


In a lively workshop at the recent 2008 International CHADD Conference in Anaheim, California on November 14th, Candace unveiled the IEP/504 Student Accommodation Empowerment Form - a tool and a process that she developed to support students with ADHD in getting the full benefit of their accommodations. The form is a simple tool that translates the legal language into clear and actionable steps.

Program highlights included a PowerPoint presentation explaining the need for and benefits of using the form; student and teacher video interviews and real-time role plays. A highlight of the program was a video of Barbara Percival, currently a sophomore at Oberlin College. As an intern at Candace Sahm's Learning Center, Positive Learning Experiences LLC, Barbara conducted the research that laid the foundation for the Empowerment Form. Candace presented to a packed room of parents and teachers who were enthusiastic about the new approach to the IEP/504 process. FOR PHOTOS AND MORE, CLICK HERE.


Monday, November 17, 2008:


Paul Wellstone & Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Celebration
Paul Wellstone & Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity Bill Celebration to commemorate the passing of the Mental Health Parity Act of 2008! Hosted by Capitol Decisions Inc. November 17, 2008 Washington DC. See photos here.

Candace Named 2008 "Unsung Hero" by the CARON Foundation.
Candace was recognized for her work raising awareness about the link between ADHD and addiction. The CARON Foundation is a well known national addiction recovery organization. According to Caron, the "Unsung Hero" Award recognizes individuals who work at the grassroots level and fight the daily battles, on the front line, in the war against drugs. These individuals give unselfishly of their time, energy and talents - that's Candace. For photos and more, click here.

Candace appeared with several other recognized ADHD experts at Nancy Ratey's book signing of The Disorganized Mind, in Boston MA in April 2008. Click here for photos.

Candace attended the annual ADDA National Conference in Minneapolis, MN, July 10 - 13th, 2008.

Candace On The Radio!
Candace recently headlined the local DC Spectrum radio show on 105.9FM on the topic "ADHD in Children and Adults: Early Intervention, Diagnosis, and Treatment, and Where to Find Support." She was joined by well-known psychologists Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, Dr. Bill d'Alelio, Dr. Phil Pearl, Chief of General Neurology at Children's National Medical Center and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology GWU, and Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, Clinical Neuro-Psychologist also at Children's Hospital and in private practice.