Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M.S.
Chris Zeigler Dendy, M.S., was a former educator, school psychologist, and mental health professional with 40 years of experience. Chris was inducted into CHADD’s Hall of Fame for her outstanding contributions to the field in 2006. Dendy is the author of Teenagers with ADD & ADHD: A Guide for Parents (#CommissionsEarned) and Teaching Teens with ADD, ADHD, & Executive Function Deficits (#CommissionsEarned). Dendy, along with her son, Alex, created a popular DVD titled Real Life ADHD! A DVD Survival Guide for Children and Teens (#CommissionsEarned). She passed away in July 2023.
Chris Zeigler Dendy, M.S., is a member of ADDitude's ADHD Medical Review Panel.
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