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Save the Dates!
Mark your calendars--CADDAC's 16th Annual ADHD Conference is coming to Oakville, Ontario on November 2nd & 3rd, 2024!
You won't want to miss out on the best learning opportunity for individuals with ADHD and their families, educators and healthcare professionals.
More details will be released soon. Stay tuned!
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Continue your ADHD education!
Access 8 premium seminars recorded live in Calgary at our 15th Annual ADHD Conference.
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Mindfulness and ADHD by Dr. Mark Bertin (Keynote Speaker)
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ADHD: Attention Doesn't Half Describe It by Dr. Bertin (Keynote Speaker)
- ADHD Through The Lifespan by Dr. Heather Baker
- ADHD Procrastination Paralysis by Rhiannon Carter BA, B.Ed., PCC, AAMC
- ADHD and Comorbidities by Dr. Sam Chang
- ADHD and Autism: Similarities and Differences by Dr. Michael Lee Zwiers
- Mental Toughness by Dr. Brent Macdonald
- Thriving in the 9 to 5 by Faelyne Templer
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Finding Light in the Darkness by Alisha
"I felt like I had spent the last 15 years of my life being treated for something that was not the issue, yes, I have depression but now with the right medication and proper diagnosis, I feel like a different person. I won't lie and say it's all sunshine and rainbows, but it feels lighter. There is not so much darkness, I can relate more to my son and I feel like I can effectively deal with his meltdowns, and I know when I need a break. "
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ADHD Support Groups
Feeling overwhelmed with life’s twists and turns? CADDAC’s ADHD Support Groups for Parents and Adults are led by trained facilitators who are all adults with ADHD.
Each session will allow you to share your story or strategies with others who understand what it means to be affected by ADHD. An email with the Zoom link will be sent a day before the session.
**Please note that our Support Groups will be on pause for the summer. Our last meetings will be in June, and will resume in September**
For more information about our ADHD Support Groups, contact info@caddac.ca
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ADHD and Substance Use Disorder Peer-led Support Groups
CADDAC's new ADHD and Substance Use Disorder Peer-Led Support Groups are open to any adults with ADHD in Canada who are struggling with Substance Use Disorder. These support groups receive funding support from Health Canada.
Through these virtual group sessions, participants will receive emotional support and mentorship, critical education about ADHD, and strategies on how to manage some of the core symptoms that have led to substance use. These groups are offered in different time zones across Canada and are led by trained Peer Support Facilitators. Feel free to register for whichever timezone works best for your personal schedule!
**Please note that our Support Groups will be on pause for the summer. Our last meetings will be in June, and will resume in September**
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Become a GEM: Give Every Month and help change someone’s life!
GEM is a monthly giving program that provides hope to those who do not know where to turn. When you join GEM, you will be helping support over 1.8 million people who are affected by ADHD. Give hope and support to your fellow Canadians across the nation all year long by becoming a monthly donor.
With your continuous support, we can rally for change so that each generation can be healthier than the last.
- $25 monthly provides one webinar with crucial information on ADHD
- $86 monthly provides an interactive Parenting Program for a parent for a year
- $135 monthly provides a youth coaching program for a year
- $300 monthly provides one support group for a year
Help make change and join our monthly supporters to make an impact all year long.
Together, we can be unstoppable.
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Run for ADHD Awareness - Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
Virtual: May 26 to July 31
In-person: May 25 - 26
Join the ADHD Community in downtown Ottawa this May to raise funds for ADHD Awareness!
Take part in the Kids Marathon, 2k, 5k, 10k, Half marathon, or full marathon. If you choose the virtual marathon, you can choose any date and location in May to complete your event.
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Run for ADHD Awareness - Servus Calgary Marathon
Virtual: May 26 to June 23
In-person: May 26
Join the ADHD Community in downtown Calgary this May to raise funds for ADHD Awareness!
Participants will be able to choose between an in-person event on May 26, 2024 or the virtual race experience from May 26th to June 23rd.
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What's New - Articles on ADHD | | |
What ADHD Masking Looks Like
ADHD masking is when someone with ADHD presents in a way that makes them seem like they are not living with the disorder. It's also called "impression management." The term was coined by psychologist Russell Barkley, who said it occurs in about one-third of all people with ADHD.
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We Demand Attention on Understanding Why Comorbid Conditions Like Anxiety and Depression Uniquely Impact Women with ADHD
Beyond delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis, what other factors contribute to the high prevalence of anxiety, depression, and other comorbid conditions among women with ADHD? How can we better differentiate the symptoms of these conditions vs. ADHD to ensure accurate diagnoses, especially in girls and women?
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Learn to Rewire Your ADHD Brain to Improve Cognitive Skills
Neuroplasticity is at work in your child when they learn a new concept in school, learn to ride a bike, or play an instrument. In recent years, research has focused on the benefit of neuroplasticity in improving executive function skills in children and adults with ADHD.
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Research Study Participants needed
Are you:
- 12-24 years of age, living in Canada and self-identify as 1) racialized, Black, Indigenous, person of colour (BIPOC), and/or visible minority and 2) have a disability/ies
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- A parent, guardian, or caregiver of a child or youth with a disability who self-identifies as racialized, Black, Indigenous, person of colour, (BIPOC), and/or visible minority?
If you answered yes to one of the above noted questions, you are invited to volunteer in this study that is trying to understand how racialized families with disabilities navigate the Canadian healthcare system. We are looking for 18 pairs of children/youth and their parents to participate.
If you are interested in participating in this study or for more information please contact: Alyssa Neville, Research Coordinator, School of Early Childhood Studies at alyssa.neville@torontomu.ca or Dr. Fiona Moola, Principal Investigator, School of Early Childhood Studies at fiona.moola@torontomu.ca
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Summer Seminar Series
In-person events at 1822 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
Beetle & Bear is excited to announce a Summer Seminar Series coming this summer!
The Summer Seminar Series will consist of 10+ weeks of free or low-cost seminars hosted by topic experts! Registration is through the designated topic experts website or individual google form. Make sure to RSVP by using these links, as spots are limited. We encourage you to take advantage of these seminars and sign up for more than one!
Visit the button below to find the schedules for June, July and August.
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The Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC) members can use the discount code CADDAC15 to save 15% off all upcoming programs by SickKids CCMH LI!
*Please note: The CADDAC15 discount code only applies to new registrations and is not stackable with other active discount codes or promotional offers by SickKids CCMH LI.
Check out their programming and use the code during registration at the button below: https://sickkidscmh.ca/learning-institute/our-courses
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