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If you have lived-experience with ADHD and Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder (substance misuse), we want to hear from you!
CADDAC will be launching Peer-led ADHD and Substance Use Support Groups in fall 2023 with funding support from Health Canada. Through these virtual group sessions, participants who have lived-experience with both ADHD and Substance Use Disorder (substance misuse) will receive emotional support and mentorship, education about ADHD, and strategies on how to manage some of the core symptoms that have led to substance use.
Your input matters! CADDAC is inviting individuals who have lived-experience with ADHD and Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder (substance misuse) share input that will help inform the framework of the sessions.
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Our 15th Annual ADHD Conference is coming this fall!
October 28th & 29th, 2023
Calgary, Alberta
CADDAC's ADHD Conference provides information for adults with ADHD, parents and/or caregivers of children with ADHD and their families, as well as educators and allied health professionals.
To view speaker abstracts and bios, the conference agenda and to purchase tickets, click the button below.
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Embracing the Unexpected: My Journey to an ADHD Diagnosis at 53 | | |
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"Before my diagnosis, I went through life like a novel with missing pages, attempting to comprehend a story that seemed to leap over vital information to the storyline. I was often lost in my thoughts, and impulsivity was my frequent struggle. There are many stories I can tell that, upon reflection, were symptoms of my undiagnosed ADHD."
In our latest blog, David recounts how his life felt like a mystery until his daughter's ADHD diagnosis led to a realization. Read his story below.
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Workshop: ADHD in the Workplace
CADDAC's new ADHD workshop is designed for Managers and HR Professionals working with people with ADHD.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of ADHD and how it can impact work performance, as well as practical tools and strategies to ensure employees with ADHD are able to thrive in the workplace.
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On Thursday, March 30th 2023, Heather McPherson, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Strathcona, Alberta, tabled a Private Members' Bill C-329 - National Framework on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Act in the House of Commons. The Bill asks for support of the 3 pillars of our White Paper - Creating Equitable Access to ADHD Care in Canada.
This is a huge step toward improving resources and care for Canadians affected by ADHD. Now, we need your help!
Please take 2 minutes of your time to write to your Federal MP at the button below and express the need for equitable access to ADHD care across Canada.
Thank you for your support and being an advocate for equitable access to ADHD treatment in Canada!
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Toronto Waterfront Marathon
In-person marathon on October 15th, 2023
Virtual marathon October 1 - 31, 2023
October is ADHD Awareness Month! Help spread awareness and raise funds for the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada during the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
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To all of the Dads living with ADHD and/or supporting their children with ADHD, you’re awesome!
If you have an ADHD dad in your life, consider making a donation to CADDAC in honour of them this upcoming Father's Day: Sunday, June 18th.
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Become a CADDAC Sponsor!
The Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada is a national charity that is dedicated to the leadership in awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD across Canada.When you give to CADDAC, you're helping to improve the lives of Canadians affected by ADHD, creating awareness, understanding and reducing the stigma of ADHD.
Benefits of Sponsorship
- Increased Visibility And Revenue
- Highlighting corporate social responsibility
- Brand Visibility
- Targeted Marketing
- Client Perception and Community Goodwill
- Networking without being there!
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Upcoming opportunities
- 15th Annual ADHD Conference - October 28 -29, 2023
- Website or Newsletter
- Annual Report 2023
| For more information or to get started with a sponsorship, contact Christine Lynch at christine.lynch@caddac.ca | |
What's New - Articles on ADHD | | |
5 Ways to Build Bonds: A Guide for ADHD Dads
Raising a child with ADHD often magnifies the challenges of caregiving. If you are a father with ADHD, as I am, you can only give your kids the structure and support they need if you manage your own symptoms first. And that begins with regulating your emotions, managing stress, and learning to respond positively to your child’s emotional needs.
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ADHD accountability: Using body doubling to boost productivity
Do you ever start to fold your laundry or work on a report for work, only to get distracted or bored? Before you know it, the day has passed, and you realize you haven't accomplished much. Unfortunately, this happens to me and others with ADHD quite frequently, even with treatment.
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ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder: Connections, Causes, and Treatments
Anywhere from 16% to 40% of individuals with borderline personality disorder also have ADHD, a condition with similar symptoms, traits, and elevated risk factors. What explains this relationship? And what’s critical to understand about the role ADHD can play in BPD’s development and treatment?
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The ADHD Journey Virtual Therapy Group
Monday, June 12th - Monday, July 10th
Join Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Naomi Wise for a 4-session virtual support group this month. Email Naomi at the button below to learn more and register.
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Discovering Your Adult ADHD Journey from a Medical Professional
Thursday, June 29th
Virtual or in-person
Dr. Gurdeep Parhar, Medical Director and Dr. Anita Parhar, Educational Director from the Adult ADHD Centre will be hosting a live and virtual Adult ADHD educational discussion on Thursday June 29th, 2023. Live event to be streamed for virtual viewers. The live event will be held in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Register and learn more at the button below.
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Inclusive Summer Dance Camp
July 3rd - 7th
Child and youth of all abilities ages 6 – 13 are welcome to dance, exercise, play, and HAVE FUN at Dance PossAbilities' Inclusive Summer Dance Camp this July. Learn more and register at the button below.
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