CADDAC's 16th Annual ADHD Conference is coming soon!
November 2nd & 3rd, 2024
Oakville, Ontario
You won't want to miss out on the best learning opportunity for individuals with ADHD and their families, educators and healthcare professionals. Topics include:
How to Actually Get Things Done presented by Ari Tuckman - Keynote presentation
Better Relationships with ADHD presented by Ari Tuckman - Keynote presentation
ADHD and Older Adults
ADHD and Marginalized Communities
ADHD and Puberty
ADHD and Long-Term Memory
...and much more!
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Youth Peer-facilitated Support Groups (Pilot Program)
For teens and young adults aged 16-24
CADDAC is excited to introduce our new Youth ADHD Support Groups Pilot Program this November! All facilitators for the Youth ADHD Support Group Pilot Programs have received training in peer facilitating, and are all young adults with ADHD.
Each meeting will allow participants to share their stories or ADHD strategies with others who understand what it means to be affected by ADHD.
For more information, contact our Programs Manager at annie.desrochers@caddac.ca
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ADHD Support Groups Return!
CADDAC is excited to announce that our ADHD Support groups for Adults and Parents will return this September! In addition, we are excited to resume our ADHD and Substance Use Disorder Support Groups, funded with support from Health Canada.
If you have participated in our ADHD Support Groups in the past, remember to re-register for any of the groups you wish to attend at the button below!
For more information about our ADHD Support Groups, contact our Programs Manager at annie.desrochers@caddac.ca
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My Story, Her Journey. From Misdiagnosis to Understanding by Anonymous
As a mom raising three boys with ADHD, you’d think I’d have seen the signs. My boys were all diagnosed young, with their ADHD showing up in the more “obvious” ways—hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and the constant need to move. I thought I had a pretty clear picture of what ADHD looked like. But my daughter? Because she didn’t fit the typical ADHD mould, I didn’t recognize what was happening beneath the surface.
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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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What's New - Articles on ADHD | | |
The Kazakh girls leading ADHD reform
After struggling throughout her childhood, Dayana Zhumabaeva was 17 years old before she was diagnosed with ADHD.
“I visited two public hospitals and one psychiatric hospital, and the experience was disappointing. The psychiatrists either did not know the abbreviation ADHD or told me that only seven-year-old children could have ADHD, a myth that has been debunked for years,” Dayana, who graduated from high school last year, says now.
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Turning Regret Into Reset After an ADHD Diagnosis
At midlife, many women enter the sandwich generation, juggling the often-conflicting needs of their children, parents, and partners. Society’s gender role expectations pressure them to conform to a traditional feminine ideal and prioritize others’ needs before their own.
Some of these women feel overwhelmed with overcommitment and dread moral judgment of their efforts. They feel ill-equipped to manage life’s complexities. These are the women with hidden ADHD: undiagnosed, untreated, and underserved.
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Exploring the ADHD-Trauma Link in College Freshmen
Transitioning from high school to college is a pivotal period for young adults. It offers new opportunities for independence but also presents significant challenges. Among these challenges is the diagnosis of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in students who may have previously performed well academically. While it may seem counterintuitive for these students to be diagnosed with ADHD after starting college, the increasing demands of this environment often reveal underlying difficulties that went unnoticed earlier.
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Free ADHD Seminar Series
Sep 2024 – May 2025 on Zoom
One Tuesday every month, 5:30 – 7 PM Eastern
ADHD Seminars are a psychoeducation-based group for parents and caregivers of children ages 4 to 12 years old who may be struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The seminars are intended to provide information to parents and caregivers so that they can better understand their children’s needs and support them in a neurodiversity-affirming way.
Each seminar is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Families can choose which seminars they would like to attend.
To find out more information or to join our participant list, please contact: Salmina at salmina.sabah@stridestoronto.ca or Shelby at shelby.eisner@stridestoronto.ca
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ADHD Virtual Summit
October 8 and 9, 2024
Join world class researchers and clinicians as they discuss the latest research in ADHD. Discover how to improve the assessment and treatment of ADHD as we explore trending topics, including ADHD and the youth mental health crisis, ADHD in girls and women, ADHD in adults 50+, and racial and ethnic disparities in ADHD care. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
All sessions will be recorded and available to registrants to view for 30 days post event.
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Understanding, Embracing and Thriving in ADHD
Thursday, October 10th at 7:00pm
In-person at OMA Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic in Toronto, ON.
In honour of ADHD Awareness month, ADHD Coach Joanna Harding-Duggan will be holding a workshop at OMA Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic with all proceeds going to CADDAC (The Center for ADHD Awareness, Canada). The workshop will be discussing all things ADHD.
To register, select the amount of tickets to purchase and then complete check-out by accessing the cart located at the top of the webpage.
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Navigating the Ontario Education System as an ADHDer
Thursday, October 10th at 7:00pm
Navigating the Ontario education system as parent/caregiver of a ADHDer can be overwhelming, but you're not alone!
Join us as we break down key processes like understanding accommodations vs. modifications, the IPRC process, and developing an IEP that truly supports your child’s needs. Together, we'll understand this system and make it work better for us!
Please register by emailing Sheera@inbloomsupportservices.ca
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Adulting with ADHD Virtual Seminar
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Join the Adult ADHD Centre for an enlightening seminar featuring Ellyce Fulmore, Dr. Brent Macdonald, and Dr. Gurdeep Parhar as they delve into the complexities of adult ADHD.
The seminar will conclude with a panel discussion, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with the experts and gain valuable insights into effectively managing ADHD in adulthood. Don't miss this chance to learn and thrive with ADHD!
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Edmonton ADHD Insights Conference
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Come join us at the ADHD Insights Conference! This in-person event will be held at the Woodvale Facility and Clubhouse in Edmonton, Alberta. Get ready to dive into the latest research, strategies, and tools for managing ADHD.
Whether you're a parent, educator, healthcare professional, or in anyway affected by ADHD this conference is packed with valuable insights and practical tips. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts in the field and network with others who share your interest in ADHD. Mark your calendar and secure your spot today!
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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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