CHADD of Iowa: In-Person Conference

CHADD of Iowa: In-Person Conference

Audience: Adults with ADHD, Parents/Guardians, Educators, Professionals

Date: April 18, 2026

Time: 9:00am–4:00pm CT

Location:  Des Moines Community College (DMACC) Enrichment Center

 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, Iowa 50023

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Prepare for an exciting experience filled with meaningful moments, great energy, and unforgettable highlights. Hear from professionals in the field, including Jeremy Didier, Immediate Past President of CHADD National, Dr. Nate Noble, and Dr. Max Wiznitzer.

CONFERENCE AGENDA:

Morning Sessions

9:00am–10:15am | Keynote Session

• Making ADHD a Positive in Your Life with Jeremy Didier

10:30am–11:45am | Concurrent Breakout Sessions

• New Adult ADHD Guidelines (Adult Track) with Max Wiznitzer, MD

• Executive Functioning—Transition from High School to Post-Secondary (Caregiver Track) with Gina Brown

Break

11:45am–1:00pm | Lunch on your own

Afternoon Sessions

1:15pm–2:30pm | Concurrent Breakout Sessions

• Executive Functioning in the Workplace (Adult Track) with Gina Brown

• Behavior Management in the Home (Caregiver Track) with Nick Swanson

2:45pm–4:00pm | Concurrent Breakout Sessions

• ADHD Characteristics in Co-Morbid Conditions (Adult Track) with Heidi Stoffel

• After the Diagnosis—Progress Monitoring of the Diagnosis (Caregiver Track) with Nate Noble, DO

PRICING:

**CHADD Members: Please ensure you are logged into your account portal prior to registration in order to activate your membership discount. Reach out to Membership@CHADD.org with any concerns.

• CHADD Members: $50
• Non-Members: $75
  • Family Price: Add on an additional family member for only $50
• Professionals / Practitioners: $150 (Contact Hours optional with secondary registration through Heartland AEA)
• Exhibit Hall Booth Rental: $100 (includes one registration)

CONTACT HOURS: 

A total of 5.5 professional contact hours is available for this conference. Contact hours are accredited by Heartland AEA and are available for counselors, social workers, SLPs, educators, nursing, etc. All participants should check with their relevant licensing board to ensure these hours apply. For questions regarding contact hours, please reach out to Iowa@CHADD.org. To earn contact hours, you must first register for the event through CHADD, and then purchase contact hours before the event for $25 through Heartland AEA. Reference Heartland AEA registration instructions for additional information. Questions? Contact Heartland Professional Learning at (515) 473-6780 or profdev@heartlandaea.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS: 

Scholarships are available. Receipts and proof of participation are required for reimbursement. Contact Iowa@CHADD.org for questions about scholarships. 

For additional information regarding the conference agenda or on-site details, please contact CHADD of Iowa at Iowa@CHADD.org.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration for the conference at any time. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to Membership@CHADD.org to qualify for a refund. Cancellations received on or before April 3, 2026, will receive a full refund. There will be no refunds for cancellations after April 3 or for no shows. In the event of an emergency or extreme circumstance, attendees may request an exception to this policy. These requests will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis and must be submitted in writing to Iowa@CHADD.org.