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ADHD Community Needs Assessment Survey


CADDAC is looking to expand its programs and services in Canada, and we would like to get a better understanding of how to support individuals living with ADHD and their families.


We would be grateful if you would take a few minutes to fill out this survey. Those who complete the survey will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards!


Participate at the button below.

Take the survey!

Peer Facilitators Needed: Youth ADHD Support Groups

Facilitators needed for Atlantic and Western Canada Youth ADHD Support Groups!


Do you live in Atlantic or Western Canada and want to support the Youth of your province?


Are you between the ages of 20 and 24 and diagnosed with ADHD?


Are you interested in leading a Peer Support Group for others like you between the ages 16 and 24?


CADDAC is looking for 9 facilitators across Canada for our new ADHD Youth Peer Facilitated Support Groups! If interested, please reach out to Annie Desrochers, CADDAC's Program Manager, to learn more about this opportunity.


annie.desrochers@caddac.ca

Continue your ADHD education!


Access 8 premium seminars recorded live in Calgary at our 15th Annual ADHD Conference.


  • Mindfulness and ADHD by Dr. Mark Bertin (Keynote Speaker)
  • 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
Learn more

ADHD Stories

The Know-It-All Who Didn’t Know by Sandra


"When I first got diagnosed with ADHD just over two years ago, my therapist told to me about something she and her colleagues dubbed “The Three-Year Reckoning.”


They gave it this name after noticing it happen time and time again in their practice; things finally starting to fall into place for their clients after their ADHD was diagnosed and treatment followed. Slowly but surely, they start to become the version of themselves they have always wanted to be and let me just say, wow, am I in the thick of it now."

Read more

Interested in sharing your ADHD story?

Become a volunteer guest blogger for CADDAC!

Apply now!

CADDAC Events

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.


If you have participated in our ADHD Support Groups in the past, remember to re-register at the button below!


For more information about our ADHD Support Groups, contact info@caddac.ca

Learn more & register!

ADHD and Substance Use Disorder Peer-led Support Groups

New support groups!


CADDAC is launching new ADHD and Substance Use Disorder Peer-Led Support Groups in January 2024, with 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 will be offered in different time zones across Canada and will be peer-led by trained Peer Support Facilitators.

Learn more & register!

Youth ADHD Group Coaching Program: 16-24 years

Runs April to May 2024

Limited spots available!


In the dynamic and engaging Youth ADHD Group Coaching Program, teens and young adults will not only learn more about ADHD and the impact it can have on their lives, but also gain tools and techniques to set themselves up for success and learn how to grow from past experiences and achieve their goals.


Together, we'll work on:

  • Living with ADHD
  • Managing emotions, time, and money
  • Self-advocacy
  • Creating their own personal goal plan
Learn more & register!

Adult ADHD Group Coaching Program

Runs April to May 2024

Limited spots remain!


Are you an adult who struggles with ADHD? Do you feel overwhelmed by everything on your to-do list? Are you ready to learn new skills and create positive change in your life?


This 6-week group coaching program will introduce individuals to foundational topics for living well with ADHD, help them gain insight, build upon their strengths and add strategies to their ADHD toolbox.


**Please note that this program is designed for individuals personally living with ADHD.**

Learn more & register!

Ways to Give

Planned Giving


The most effective way to contribute to the future of individuals and families affected by ADHD across Canada is through planned giving, also known as granting a legacy or making a bequest. It is up to you to decide how your gift will be used; however, a general gift allows CADDAC to direct the monies received to the areas of greatest need.


There are a few simple ways to plan a gift in your will for the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada. Planning for the future does not require depriving your family and loved ones to accommodate your desire to leave a charitable bequest, nor does it mean putting a strain you as you put your affairs in order.

Learn more

A Message from a Valued CADDAC Supporter!


A huge round of applause for Charlie at Run for Reason! Charlie has shown incredible dedication and perseverance by completing the 2023 Honolulu Marathon, and it’s truly inspiring!

 

Thank you for choosing to support CADDAC along the way by raising $5,000 for ADHD Awareness.Your efforts are making a real difference in the lives of those affected by ADHD and their families!


We’re immensely grateful for your generous donation and commitment to our cause. Congratulations once again, Charlie! 

Run for ADHD Awareness - Toronto Waterfront Marathon

October 20th, 2024


Join the ADHD Community in Toronto this October to raise funds for ADHD Awareness during ADHD Awareness Month!


Marathon | Half Marathon | 5 Km

Virtual Race from October 1 to 31, 2024


MORE EVENT DETAILS TO COME! 

Register & raise funds!

What's New - Articles on ADHD

This Thunder Bay woman with autism, ADHD says she was misdiagnosed for decades and is now calling for change


Annie Kent says she felt like an alien when she was a child, and after decades of what she's calling misdiagnoses, the Thunder Bay, Ont., woman finally found out why.



Just over two years ago, she was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.

Read More

Recognizing undiagnosed ADHD in adult women


When a child or other family member has ADHD, it can shift routines and relationships in ways that affect the whole family, not just the person who has the condition. Helping the person who has ADHD can be a lot to manage, which can be stressful.


Studies show that when one person in the family has ADHD, it can affect how satisfied parents, siblings, and others in the family feel with their everyday life. 

Read More

Hormonal Fluctuations Affect Women’s ADHD Symptoms


News flash: Men and women are different! 


Gender bias in healthcare, though, continues to affect our understanding of these differences. Women experience higher levels of skepticism or dismissal of their symptoms, higher levels of misdiagnosis, fewer treatment options when they seek critical medical attention, and there is a continuing bias in scientific studies.  

Read More

ADHD Community Events

ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Virtual Webinar for Professionals

Friday, March 22nd, 2024


SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute (CCMH LI) is excited to bring back the highly-requested training “ADHD in children and adolescents”.


The event will feature four experts in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD from the Possibilities Clinic, Dr. Joan Flood, Dr. Doron Almagor, Dr. Brenda Miles, and Nadia Kerr. Join us for this full-day virtual training for professionals.

Learn more & register

BEST: Bold Education Skills Treatment for Adult ADHD


Embrace the BEST version of yourself and build a foundation for sustained success.


Join the BEST supportive community led by two adult ADHD experts from the Adult ADHD Centre, Dr. Gurdeep Parhar and Dr. Anita Parhar. Join our amazing community for customized support and learning.

Learn more & register!

Season 3 of The Impulsive Thinker Podcast


The host, André Brisson, will discuss with mental health experts how co-existing mental health conditions interact with your ADHD. We will discuss depression, anxiety, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and Bi-Polar Disorder.


You can find these episodes on the website when they are released every Monday morning. You can find past episodes on the website as well.

Listen here

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