Upcoming Meetings
CHADD meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month except July and August from 7:00-9:20 pm at the Severna Park United Methodist Church, at 731 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD. If Anne Arundel county schools are cancelled due to weather, then the meeting will be cancelled as well.
Our next meeting will be on April14th. ADHD in Relationships with Dr. Diego Escobosa
ADHD can strongly affect romantic relationships, often creating patterns neither partner understands. Communication may break down when distractibility leads one partner to “zone out” or impulsively say hurtful things, leaving the other feeling ignored or criticized. Couples may slip into a “parent–child” dynamic, with one partner managing responsibilities while the other withdraws or becomes defensive. Uneven emotional labor, forgetfulness misread as lack of caring, and difficulties with follow-through can fuel resentment. Parenting responsibilities may also become unbalanced.
The good news is that when couples understand how ADHD shapes these patterns, they can use practical strategies to improve communication, restore balance, and strengthen connection.
Bio:
Dr. Diego Escobosa was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up in New York City. He attended medical school at the Stony Brook School of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at the University of Maryland.
After residency, he worked with the Indian Health Service in Arizona, followed by a position at the University of New Mexico, where he continued caring for children and families in diverse communities. In 1998, he moved to Annapolis and partnered with a fellow residency colleague to found Bayside Pediatrics, where he practiced for more than two decades.
Over the course of his pediatric career, Dr. Escobosa developed a strong interest in the mental health challenges affecting children and families. He is now shifting his professional focus toward the evaluation and treatment of ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and co-occurring disorders, including insomnia, depression, and anxiety.
To deepen his expertise, he recently completed a year-long fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry, where he studied the evidence-based use of nutraceuticals, amino acids, and herbal interventions in the treatment of psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Escobosa lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his partner, Tracy, and their dog, Mr. Pip. He is also the proud godfather of a wonderful dog named Fergus.
Also tonight:
8:30 pm - 9:20 pm: Parent Support Group with Carol Robbins, Ph.D.
8:30 pm - 9:20 pm: Adult Support Group
We also have a virtual support meeting.
Partners of ADHD support Group - Google Meet
Partners of ADHD support meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month except August from 7:00-8:30 pm online.
Support group sessions will be conducted over Google Meet. Please RSVP for the session by emailing CarlaPoc99@gmail.com at least 24 hours prior to your first session.
Philadelphia CHADD Couples Support Group - Zoom Meeting
Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm online. Zoom Link
After opening the link, you can download the zoom app or join in your browser.
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Arnold, MD 21012
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Children and Adults with
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