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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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Down the Rabbit Hole by Dee
On a cold December afternoon in 2022, I requested a call with my family doctor that would change the trajectory of my life, and would be the missing piece of the puzzle I had been searching for.
I was concerned, after watching endless YouTube videos and listening to Spotify podcasts, there was a chance that I could be neurodivergent, with all signs pointing towards Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Interested in sharing your ADHD story?
Become a volunteer guest blogger for CADDAC!
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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.
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!
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Make a Gift to Honour a Loved One!
A single act of generosity can have a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who turn to CADDAC for support and resources. Everyone has the power to make a difference in someone else's life!
Making a donation is a meaningful way to pay tribute to a family member, friend, mentor, or colleague in your life. Your gift celebrates their influence in your life while supporting the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada. Consider using CADDAC's tribute gift option to commemorate a milestone or celebrate a special occasion like:
- Birthdays
- Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
- Teacher appreciation
- Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa
- Weddings and anniversaries
- and more!
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Run for ADHD Awareness - BMO Vancouver Marathon
Virtual: April 1 to May 31
In-person: May 5
Join the ADHD Community in downtown Vancouver this May to raise funds for ADHD Awareness!
The Marathon and Half Marathon start near Queen Elizabeth Park and finish in Downtown Vancouver.
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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 | | |
The Connection Between Alexithymia and Severe ADHD
Alexithymia and ADHD are two distinct psychological conditions, each presenting unique challenges in the lives of adolescents. While complex, the relationship between these conditions is essential to understand for better management and support of affected individuals.
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How to Succeed as a Student With ADHD
Attending school when you live with ADHD means that you are faced with numerous obstacles that can get in the way of your goals. No matter how motivated you are to succeed, challenges with time management, disorganization, impulsivity and executive dysfunction may leave you feeling frustrated and unable to show off your true potential.
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How to Explain ADHD in Positive, Empowering Terms
One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a strong understanding of their ADHD brain. The more your child understands about their brain wiring and systems for internal and external information, the greater their self-awareness, confidence, and self-advocacy skills.Use the examples below to help you explain ADHD to your child in easy-to-understand language that diminishes shame and accentuates strengths.
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ACFAS Conference
May 13 to 17, 2024
University of Ottawa
From May 13th to the 17th, l’Association Francophone pour le Savoir will be hosting their annual research conference at the University of Ottawa.
Parent volunteers are needed to participate in two discussion panels that will take place on May 15th. The first panel will occur at 13h00 and will explore the impact of home-based video conferencing on child and youth mental health care. The second panel will occur at 14h30 and will cover the impact of precision medicine on patient-centred care in child and youth mental health. Catering for the day as well as conference fees and honoraria will be covered.
If interested in participating and/or need more information, please contact Alexander Maisonneuve at almaisonneuve@cheo.on.ca
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Information Webinar - Supporting Communication Through Play
Wednesday May 15th, 2024 at 7:00pm
In this webinar, families will learn about:
- types of play, speech, language, and literacy skills
- what regulation is and how it supports communication
- toys & play scenarios to build communication skills
Brought to you by Toronto Catholic District School Board Special Services. You will receive an email reminder with the Zoom link the day before the event.
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Canadian Mental Health in Schools Summit: Sparking the Conversation on Mental Health in Schools
Friday, May 17, 2024
At this inaugural event, educators, leaders, mental health professionals, and community stakeholders will have the opportunity to learn from and connect with leaders in the mental health community.
Ticket Information for Friday May 17, 2024:
ON-SITE: $100 per person
The purchase of your ON-SITE TICKET includes lunch, beverages, complimentary parking and more!
LIVESTREAM: $90 per person
Access to the LIVESTREAM URL will be emailed to registered participants within 24 hours of the event start time.
Full event information is available at the button below.
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Summer Seminar Series
May to August 2024 (specific dates TBD)
Beetle & Bear Child, Youth, and Family Therapy Network will be hosting 10-weeks of free/low-cost seminars in a variety of topics.
Dates for specific seminars are still to be determined, so please sign up at the Google Form linked in the button below to receive scheduling updates and more information.
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Accessibility Barrier Research Project Call for Participation
The Information and Communication Technology Research group within New Brunswick Community College has obtained funding from the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research Program of Accessibility Standards Canada to conduct a three-year study of accessibility standards.
The purpose of this program is to support research that helps identify and remove barriers to accessibility. The program also seeks to fund projects aimed at preventing new barriers and that inform the development of next-generation model standards.
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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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