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Monday, March 29, 2010

9:30 AM & 11:30 AM

Roseneath Theatre's production of

The Incredible Speediness of Jamie Cavanaugh

Written by Chris Craddock Directed by Richard Grenblatt

Audience: Grades 4 - 8

Discipline: Theatre

VAPA: Artistic Perception Creative Expressions

Connections, Relationships, Applications: Language Arts Social Studies Science (health)

The Performance

The Incredible Speediness of Jamie Cavanaugh explores with humor, insight and compassion, the hurt and confusion of being different when you can't help it as well as the power of facing up to your problems even when others don't seem to understand. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) begins in childhood and has only recently been understood and properly recognized in children as a health condition, rather than a behavior problem. During the play, the character of Jamie Cavanaugh will likely remind audience members of someone they know - a student who is often told "Slow down!" "Pay attention!" "You're a trouble magnet!" The champion in this story is a positive role model for young people with ADHD. This remarkable play promotes greater empathy and understanding around learning disabilities among teachers and students alike.

	Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM
	PDW at the Cerritos Library - Skyline Room Guided by a real-life psychologist, this workshop will provide insights into the issue of ADHD that will help teachers recognize the symptoms. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the problem as well as the solutions. The main activity will consist of a reader's theatre that will allow participants to become familiar with the content of the play and its characters. A written curriculum guide will be distributed to facilitate implementation of activities in classrooms.