About Us
Founded in 2012, ADHDKC is Kansas City’s Award Winning Non-Profit CHADD Chapter. ADHDKC provides support for thousands of area parents/caregivers of ADHD kids and adults thriving with ADHD.
We are committed to providing monthly group meetings, community outreach and the sharing updated news and resources about ADHD.
ADHDKC was created to build awareness while countering myths and
misunderstandings associated with ADHD.
ADHDKC has twice been awarded CHADD Chapter of the Year - 2014 and 2021!
To learn about CHADD membership, see the bottom of this page.
Staff & Board
Our board members are professional volunteers who share an interest in helping families learn to manage the complexities of ADHD so they can thrive.
Professional Advisory Board Roles
Treasurer - Jeremy Didier
Parent Group Coordinator - Kristen Stuppy
ADHDKCTeen Coordinator - Kristen Stuppy
Women's Group Coordinator - Laine Mahaney
Adult's Group Coordinator - Lindsey Leach
Professional Advisory Board Members
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Natalie Bergman, MA – JCCC Program Counselor for Graphic Design, Photography and Music, and Honors Program and expressive therapist at Signature Psychiatric Hospital
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Lisa Campbell, MD – Children’s Mercy ADHD Clinic
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Jeremy Didier, LMSW PCC PCAC - ImpactParents
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Stella Fernandez, PsyD – Focused Concentration
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Lindsey Leach
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Laine Mahaney - Health and Wellness Coach
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Simone Moody, PhD - Children's Mercy
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Brent Moore, PhD - Neural Pathways Learning Center
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Janette Reinke, MSFT, LMFT – KC Marriage Counseling
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Trista Perez-Crawford, PhD, Children’s Mercy ADHD Clinic
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Kristen Stuppy, MD – Pediatric Partners - An Affiliate of Children's Mercy (Note: Dr Stuppy is NOT accepting new patients at this time.)
CHADD Membership
Our members are encouraged to join CHADD. Your paid membership helps to financially support our chapter.
Your CHADD membership offers you the opportunity to:
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Meet and learn from local families experiencing similar ADHD challenges
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Stay up-to-date on science-based ADHD treatment, interventions strategies and trends
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Connect with professionals and specialists who treat ADHD
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Gain knowledge and proven strategies with CHADD training programs
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Receive subscriptions to CHADD publications: Attention magazine, ADHD In The News, Attention weekly
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Discounted pricing on CHADD events and trainings
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Receive discounts on prescriptions with the CHADD Discount Advantage Programs
