ADD Drumming 4 Joy

Have you been searching for a reliable source of information about ADHD
and how to manage the issues related to this disorder?

Have you been looking for a fitness experience tailored to the ADHD child?

Then ADD Drumming 4 Joy might be for you!
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This class is a six-week drumming class for young people with ADHD and their parents/caregivers.  Kids will experience the cognitive benefit and joy of drumming while their parents gain valuable ADHD information on parenting.

How does Drumming help?
Drumming raises dopamine in the brain, a neurotransmitter responsible for regulating attention,  memory and motivation. Music bolsters attention and focus, reducing hyperactivity and strengthens social skills.  In fact, drumming lights up both left and right lobes of the brain and improves cognitive function.  It utilizes rhythm which provides structure, soothing the ADHD brain that tries to regulate.  It even improves executive functioning, builds confidence and self-esteem, supports stress management, and improves social skills!

What makes ADD Drumming for Joy a unique experience?

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  • It is a fitness experience customized to the ADHD child in a safe place that fosters success and achievement.
  • It is taught by a certified educator and certified ADHD coach as well as a certified “Drums Alive” instructor who both have ADHD themselves.
  • It brings students and parents together to drum at the start and end of each class to create one voice.
  • It educates and equips parents in the management of ADHD while at the same time their child experiences group drumming.
  • It has a small class size: Classes are limited to 15 parents with one child each.
  • It is two classes for only one class fee.
Class Structure

5:30-5:45—Parents & Youth Drum Together

5:45-6:45—Drumming Class for Youth / Parenting Class

6:45-7:00—Parents & Youth Drum Together
ADD Curriculum

Week 1—Introduction to ADHD/Dealing with Distractions

Week 2—Unique Challenges of Young People with ADHD

Week 3—Treatment Modalities/Planning Ahead

Week 4—Family Interaction/Tips for Communicating

Week 5—Tips for School Success/Mind Mapping

Week 6—Defining ADHD/Advocacy and Open Sharing

Location:

Class Instructors:
This class is held in partnership with Parkview Hospital and will be held at the Randalia Campus, located at 1900 Carew Street (Greenview Building, Suite 2), Fort Wayne, In 46805
Lindsay Sprunger is a Certified Drumming Instructor, leading classes at the YMCA as well as Gold’s Gym. She teaches corporate classes as well as drumming individually with both ADHD and Parkinson’s clients.  In addition to drumming, Lindsay works at the Prairie Heights Elementary School, LaGrange, IN as a special education aide.  Lindsay is the parent of an ADHD child.

Cheryl Gigler is a Certified Educator and a Certified ADHD Coach. She founded ADD Joy of Life Coaching, LLC, a strength based company dedicated to empowering young people and adults with ADHD.  Cheryl coaches clients individually as well as leading adult skills and parenting classes.  She facilitates an Adult ADHD Support Group at Parkview Hospital and is a provider for Choices, Inc. of Indiana. Cheryl is the parent of a young adult with ADHD.

In 2013 Lindsay’s business "Drumming for Joy" came together with Cheryl’s business “ADD Joy of Life Coaching” to present an exciting new class called, “ADD Drumming 4 Joy”.