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October is ADHD Awareness Month!

In Canada, it's estimated that 1 of every 21 people – or 2 million Canadians – have ADHD.

Let’s continue working together to educate the public, advocate for change and support those with ADHD and their families! Find support and learn more about ADHD on our website.

Our ADHD Conference is coming in just over 2 weeks!

October 28th & 29th, 2023

Calgary, Alberta

CADDAC's 15th Annual 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!

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.

Gifts of Securities

Donating securities is one way you can help change lives and shape our community’s future. Do you hold securities that have increased in value in recent years?

Your gift of securities entitles you to receive a donation receipt for the full market value (resale) of your contribution. Your gift will result in a non-refundable tax credit that will reduce your income taxes. You can use it in the year of your gift or carry it forward. You pay no capital gains tax on the appreciated value (increased price) of your securities.

By donating securities directly to the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada avoids the tax on capital gains, maximizes the return on your investment and protects the tax credits for use against other taxable income. Your donation of listed securities can help provide assistance to people affected by ADHD by providing courses, programs and support groups to individuals and families struggling across Canada.

Donating securities is an easy process! For more information go to Securities information on the CADDAC website and click the securities tab on the side, or download our Securities PDF.

Adult ADHD Is Real — and Still Heavily Stigmatized

A recent opinion article published in Psychiatric Times calls adult ADHD a “fad” and an inaccurate, unnecessary diagnosis created by the pharmaceutical industry.

The essay cites unreliable research, repeats unsubstantiated myths, and reminds us why we need ADHD Awareness Month still.

ADHD in students grade 6 to 12: 6 subtle signs to watch for

Some students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) come roaring into the school system like little ADHD bullet trains, their symptoms as obvious as their eye color. It's much easier to manage ADHD with early intervention, so in a way, these kids are the lucky ones.

How the DSM-5 Fails People with ADHD — and a Better Way to Diagnose

DSM-5 ADHD criteria is flawed for various reasons: It overemphasizes attention deficits and doesn’t focus enough executive function and self-regulation impairments. Current symptoms are also male-biased. Despite these flaws, clinicians can ensure more accurate diagnoses by following five recommendations during evaluations.

Season 3 of The Impulsive Thinker Podcast

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.

Survey participants needed for development of app geared towards drivers with ADHD

MotoPal is an upcoming app geared towards making driving a smoother, safer, and more confident experience for everyone, including those with ADHD.

While we're developing it we want to make sure that we're building it with the community in mind, so please take a moment to fill out our feedback form. Click the button below to learn more and take the survey at the bottom of the website.

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