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Our 15th Annual ADHD Conference is coming next month!

October 28th & 29th, 2023

Calgary, Alberta

CADDAC's ADHD Conference provides information for adults with ADHD, parents and/or caregivers of children with ADHD, as well as educators and allied health professionals.

For full details and to purchase tickets, click the button below!

Sheena's Story

Have you ever felt like you're only hearing half of the story, like you're disconnected from the world around you? Sheena certainly knows that feeling all too well.

Throughout her educational journey, Sheena grappled with this disconnection, as if she were only experiencing half the soundtrack of life. Little did she know, her struggles were rooted in undiagnosed ADHD – a common reality for many.

Interested in sharing your ADHD story?

Become a guest blogger for CADDAC!

ADHD Support Groups

CADDAC is excited to announce that our ADHD Support groups for both Adult and Parents are now back in session! In addition, we are excited to introduce a NEW Western Time zone Parent Support Group.

To learn more and register for any of our upcoming Adult ADHD and Parent Support Groups, click the button below.

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

Peer Facilitators Needed: ADHD Support Groups

CADDAC is urgently looking for volunteer facilitators for our West Coast Parent Support Groups.

In addition, we are also looking for facilitators for our Adult ADHD Support Groups and ADHD and Substance Use Disorder: Peer-Led Support Groups. If you would like to bring your lived experience as an adult with ADHD to support others with similar experiences, and can reliably commit to leading a series of Support Groups from September 2023 to June 2024, this may be a great opportunity for you!

To learn more and for information on how to apply, click the buttons below.

Toronto Waterfront Marathon

In-person marathon on October 15th, 2023

Virtual marathon October 1 - 31, 2023

October is ADHD Awareness Month!

Participate in the entire 42k marathon, half or 5k marathon on October 15th in Downtown Toronto, or race virtually from October 1-31, 2023. 

There is only 2 more weeks until the race! Help spread awareness and raise funds for the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada.

Understanding Adult ADHD

November 2nd - 23rd, 2023

ADHD impacts all areas of life, and understanding is a pivotal starting point for moving forward.

This new 4-week program is designed for adults who are newly diagnosed with ADHD and are embarking on a personal journey of self-discovery. Join us to unravel the complexities of Adult ADHD in an interactive, supportive, and collaborative environment.

Learn more and register below.

We're Hiring! Bilingual Resource Navigator/Administrative Assistant

Many families and individuals in Canada struggle to find ADHD resources in their communities. The Bilingual ADHD Resource Navigator/ Administrative Assistant will work with families and individuals affected by ADHD to identify ADHD and mental health resources in their communities.

For the full job description and details on how to apply, visit the button below.

Coaches needed for our Youth ADHD Group Coaching Program

We are looking for 1 to 2 ADHD Coaches to deliver our Youth ADHD Coaching Program (16yr-24yrs) in 2024. Our program is grounded in Positive Psychology and aims to help youth develop a toolkit of skills and behaviors that will set them up for success! The program is 8 weeks in length, for a total of 8.5 hours of Coaching. The sessions are between 60-90 mins and delivered during the evenings.

For full skill requirements and information on how to apply, click below.

Fundraise for CADDAC during ADHD Awareness Month!

October is ADHD Awareness Month!

In Canada, resources and support for people living with ADHD are minimal. As the only national charity focusing solely on ADHD, we are always trying to improve and expand our ADHD programs and services across Canada.

With the help of individuals like you,we can provide vital programs for the ADHD community across Canada. Every dollar raised goes to programs and services for individuals affected by ADHD and their families. Click the button below to get started with our fundraising toolkit.

Study: Digital Mindfulness Training Improves Executive Functioning, Attention

Mindfulness training, even when delivered digitally, reduces symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, including inattention, executive dysfunction, and social difficulties, according to a new study published in the Journal of Psycholinguistic Research.

Pilot Program to Address Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder Wait Lists in Nova Scotia

More preschool and school-aged children will have access to assessment and diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through a new pilot program – the first of its kind in the province.

The secret formula to motivating your ADHD brain: 'INCUP'

When we think of someone with ADHD, having an attention deficit is one of their obvious challenges.

But there's another equally challenging aspect of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder that often gets overlooked: a deficit in motivation.

Season 3 of The Impulsive Thinker Podcast starting October 2nd!

For ADHD Awareness Month, The Impulsive Thinker is focusing on ADHD and mental health. 

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.

Discover Adult ADHD Webinar

October 5th at 4 pm PST | 7pm EST

Learn more about Adult ADHD and management strategies from Dr. Gurdeep Parhar, Medical Director from the Adult ADHD Centre.

Learning Objectives:

- Discuss ADHD presentation

- Discuss the impact and functional impairments ADHD has on a person

- Discuss non-medication and medication management

- Question Period

Learn more and register below.

Ability Works Program - Peel Career Assessent Services

This free program aims to promote equal employment opportunities and provide support services for individuals with disabilities. 

Contact recruitment@peelcareer.com or agata@peelcareer.com to learn more.

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