Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada

We are launching a national advocacy campaign called "ADHD Right to Learn" and we are asking all Canadian Ministries of Education to officially recognize ADHD as a learning risk. Join us on this campaign to make ADHD's voice known across the country and advocate for resources for students with ADHD. Details at https://caddac.ca/adhd/adhd-right-to-learn/ #ADHDRightToLearn

We had lived most of 2020 in a pandemic. Many things had changed for sure, but in the midst of all the changes, did you learn anything new about your ADHD? https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-life-pandemic-reflections/

Kids with ADHD may behave in ways that are unpredictable or inappropriate for the situation. Despite the challenges, there are ways you can help your child with ADHD manage death and grief. https://www.understood.org//a/adhd-coping-with-grief-death?

What happens when ADHD impairs one’s executive function skills? Learn some practical strategies to improve EFs. Find out from Dr Smith’s presentation, recorded at our 12th Annual ADHD Conference for only $10. Details at https://caddac.ca//12th-annual-adhd-conference-sessions-p/

(Cora 4/4) Cora: It was a journey, but our child is healthy, successful, and confident! It all started with CADDAC- Thank You! Read Cora’s full story at https://conta.cc/2GWaS1w

Current research points to a bi-directional effect from living with an untreated mental health condition. It creates stress for the individual, and that stress can exacerbate the condition. Even if only for the benefit of the ADHD partner, holistic treatment is crucial. https://adhdrollercoaster.org//why-support-for-partners-o/

All children are sometimes angry or defiant when upset. Children with ADHD exhibit these behaviors more often than those without ADHD. But when these become frequent and severe, they may indicate an emerging disruptive behavior disorder like ODD or CD. https://www.additudemag.com/conduct-disorder-and-adhd-odd/

We had a webinar on ADHD and Sleep last week in which Dr Weiss spoke on improving sleep cycle for individuals or families. You can access its recording at caddac.ca

Do you need extra support or accommodations from a college professor, but don’t know how to ask? https://www.understood.org//6-phrases-to-use-when-asking-y?

October is ADHD Awareness Month and we will be sharing 10 facts to raise awareness around the seriousness of ADHD. ADHD is a serious mental health disorder and if left untreated can have significant consequences. We are hoping this campaign will help improve ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in Canada. Details at www.adhdspeaks.ca #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDFacts #ADHD #ADHDAwareness #ADHDCanada #CADDAC

Weve launched a new campaign to raise funds for our upcoming Mental Health Family Navigator Program. Support us with a donation so many more can benefit from this program.

Kerri (3/5) After receiving an ADHD diagnosis Kerri felt nothing but relief. "For a while I was walking on air, until I realized as much as the medication helped, I had never learnt the tools to go with the medication. That is where CADDAC helped - they made me realize I wasn't alone.

Kerri (2/5) Every part of her life was in jeopardy. In school she was labelled as lazy despite skipping a grade. Work and relationships were also difficult - I was failing at everything I wanted in life. My life was hard mentally and emotionally.

From a public-health perspective, extracurricular sport has the potential to be a positive, non-stigmatizing and engaging approach to promote psychological well-being and could thus be viewed as behaviour therapy for youth with ADHD. https://sciencecodex.com/girls-benefit-doing-sports-657521

Sleep plays a major role in our health and development and as such, it is important for children to get age-appropriate quality and quantity of sleep. Read more about sleep problems in children and how to treat insomnia. https://caddac.ca/adhd/adhd-and-sleep-2/

Have you registered to our 12th Annual ADHD Conference yet? Less than 1 month to go! 8 practical sessions waiting for you. Sign up at www.caddac.ca Date: Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Fee: $40+HST before Sept 20; $50 afterwards ... Format: Online + Recordings for registrants See more

We've launched a new campaign to raise funds for our upcoming Mental Health Family Navigator Program. Support us with a donation so many more can benefit from this program.

As families begin the new school year, children’s sleep schedules and routines are especially important. #Sleep can have a big impact on children’s #behaviour, #learning and #attention. Better Nights, Better Days is an evidence-based program tailored for parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders to help parents help their kids sleep better. We are looking for families of children ages 4-12 years old from across Canada with a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperac...tivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or Cerebral Palsy who have #insomnia (i.e., difficulties falling and staying asleep) to participate in this completely online research study! Interested in participating? Visit http://ndd.betternightsbetterdays.ca/ to get started!

If your child is anxious about going back to school, how do you know if its a passing situation or a larger problem? Find out more about anxiety in kids as they head back to school. https://www.understood.org//managing-back-to-school-anxiety

We can’t choose our battles, but we can choose to see the good in the people we love and in the situations with which we are presented. I wouldn’t change a thing about Mike’s ADHD. It gives him character, humor, and even some elbow grease. https://www.healthline.com/health/i-love-someone-with-adhd#2

Kerri (1/5) Like many females with ADHD, her symptoms were overlooked or misdiagnosed. For 45 years she struggled to understand why she wasnt like others she was emotional, impulsive, forgetful, loud, had no filter and had extremely low self-esteem.

TODAY! TODAY is our Early Bird discount ends for our 12th Annual ADHD Conference. Take advantage of this and sign up today at www.caddac.ca Date: Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Fee: $40+HST before Sept 20; $50 afterwards Format: Online + Recordings for registrants

Queens University is conducting a research on "Investigating Depressive Symptomatology in Children with ASD and ADHD" to study how symptoms of depressions might show up in adolescents with ADHD and/or ASD. Visit https://caddac.ca/adhd/resources/research-study-recruitment/ for details if you are interested.

How did you find out what you’re good at? Watch these videos of ow different people come to realize their interest and strength. https://www.understood.org//perspectives-how-did-you-find-?

Adjusting to at-home learning has been tricky for many. But weve also heard that some kids who learn and think differently are doing well with some aspects of distance learning. https://www.understood.org//3-ways-distance-learning-has-b

Hurry! TOMORROW is our Early Bird discount ends for our 12th Annual ADHD Conference. Take advantage of this and sign up today at www.caddac.ca Date: Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Fee: $40+HST before Sept 20; $50 afterwards Format: Online + Recordings for registrants

Eight strategies for staying sane as a parent with ADHD. https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-mom-motherhood-parenting-/

COUNTDOWN TO EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for our 12th Annual ADHD Conference. Take advantage of this and sign up today at www.caddac.ca Date: Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Fee: $40+HST before Sept 20; $50 afterwards Format: Online + Recordings for registrants

3 days to go before our Early Bird discount ends for our 12th Annual ADHD Conference. Take advantage of this and sign up today at www.caddac.ca Date: Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Fee: $40+HST before Sept 20; $50 afterwards Format: Online + Recordings for registrants

Before we make the tentative steps into full-on friendship, theres something you need to know. I have ADHD. So that it doesnt ruin the thing weve got going on, here are some forewarnings about what friendship with me will entail. https://www.additudemag.com/your-adhd-friend/

Hurry! 4 more days til our Early Bird discount ends for our 12th Annual ADHD Conference. Take advantage of this and sign up today at www.caddac.ca Date: Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Fee: $40+HST before Sept 20; $50 afterwards Format: Online + Recordings for registrants

Q&A: How do I know if my teen is ready for college? https://www.additudemag.com/college-readiness-gauge-adhd-t/

Reminder to sign up soon if you are interested in the course offered by Springboard Clinic. Use MWHYAPCD15 for a 15% discount

Distance learning is a big challenge for many students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other learning disabilities. And making it work often requires parents to become educators. https://www.npr.org//distance-learning-presents-a-challeng

Not planning ahead well can wreak chaos on pretty much any aspect of your life, leading to broken commitments and unnecessary stress. So why do people with ADHD keep making the same mistake over and over again? https://blogs.psychcentral.com//why-are-people-with-adhd-/

#ADHDAwareness series (1/4) How does ADHD affects a persons life? Probably more than what you think... Help us raise awareness by sharing this message. https://caddac.ca/adhd/know-the-adhd-facts/... #ADHDFacts #ADHD #ADHDCanada

REMINDER: Our Early Bird discount to our 12th Annual ADHD Conference is Sept 20. Take advantage of this and sign up today at www.caddac.ca Date: Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Fee: $40+HST before Sept 20; $50 afterwards Format: Online + Recordings for registrants

Children need a supportive family behind them. By knowing your child, you support them in their journey to become a fully functional, happy, and healthy adult with ADHD. So consider the manuals, the diagnoses, and the doctors. Then listen to your child. http://ow.ly/VuP050BfoHN

People with ADHD symptoms may hesitate to mention their worries about the condition to their doctor. Once youve decided to discuss your symptoms with your doctor, its good to have a plan for how you will address the issue. https://www.everydayhealth.com//how-bring-up-adhd-with-yo/

#ADHDAwareness series (1/4) How does ADHD affects a person's life? Probably more than what you think... Help us raise awareness by sharing this message. https://caddac.ca/adhd/know-the-adhd-facts/... #ADHDFacts #ADHD #ADHDCanada

Understanding what your child is struggling with can make it easier to step back and help him find better ways to cope and behave. Learn about the unique challenges they may face when dealing with death, and how to help your child through times of grief. https://www.understood.org//adhd-and-coping-with-grief-wha

The teacher is an important partner in getting answers and finding the best ways to help your child thrive. Together you can explore strategies to use in class and at home. And you can talk about other ways to support your child at school. https://www.understood.org//why-its-important-to-partner-w

Need something sweet to start the day? How about the Early Bird discount to our 12th Annual ADHD Conference? Take advantage of this and sign up today at www.caddac.ca Date: Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Fee: $40+HST before Sept 20; $50 afterwards Format: Online + Recordings for registrants

September begins another season of working from home for many of us. What are some ways that can help you stay focused at home? https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-stay-focused-adhd-wfh/

Many students with ADHD have good reasons for avoiding school beyond virus concerns. If these issues are not addressed, they will fall behind academically, possibly fail a grade, and may drop out of school. https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-school-avoidance/

Checking in at the end of the day is sufficient enough. So if at the end of the day your teen has not been successful in completing all of his work or some of it, it creates an opportunity for a discussion. https://www.psychologytoday.com//3-ways-motivate-your-adhd

Andr shares how ADHD was key to the success of his business, and how undiagnosed ADHD created struggles and challenges as well. Find out more at our 12th Annual ADHD Conference. Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Sign up at www.caddac.ca

The valuation and prioritization of tasks is a personal matter that is fit to ones situation. The purpose of outlining procrastivity and lessons learned from it is to allow individuals to make informed decisions about how they spend themselves and their time, energy, and effort. https://www.psychologytoday.com//procrastivity-or-sneaky-a

Notre 12e Confrence Annuelle Sur le TDAH sera VIRTUEL cette anne! Les inscrits recevront un enregistrement des prsentations par la suite. Dtails www.caddac.ca Our 12th Annual ADHD Conference is going VIRTUAL this year. New this year: French sessions! Registrants will receive recordings of the sessions afterwards. Details at www.caddac.ca

André shares how ADHD was key to the success of his business, and how undiagnosed ADHD created struggles and challenges as well. Find out more at our 12th Annual ADHD Conference. Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Sign up at www.caddac.ca

Individuals with ADHD are often great at making hot decisions at urgent moments. Fast-moving events light up the neurotransmitters of the ADHD brain and focus attention. But what about cold decisions? https://www.additudemag.com/decision-making-with-adhd

Notre 12e Conférence Annuelle Sur le TDAH sera VIRTUEL cette année! Les inscrits recevront un enregistrement des présentations par la suite. Détails à www.caddac.ca Our 12th Annual ADHD Conference is going VIRTUAL this year. New this year: French sessions! Registrants will receive recordings of the sessions afterwards. Details at www.caddac.ca

Do you feel stuck or alone in your ADHD journey? Could you use a dose of inspiration and connection? Springboard Clinic is offering an 8 month online (Sept to Apr 2021) course to guide you through getting unstuck and feeling less alone in a hope-filled space of positivity. Details at http://www.springboardclinic.com/the-book/online-course Use MWHYAPCD15 for a 15% discount

The French version of our webinar will take place tomorrow at 5pm. sign up at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-le-retour-a-lecole-des-

This presentation will cover the difference in Special Education systems across Canada, their benefits and drawbacks and tips for navigating your system. Find out more at our 12th Annual ADHD Conference. Oct 17 - 18, 2020. Sign up at www.caddac.ca

The University of Calgary is offering a FREE counseling program to support children and youth struggling with social, emotional, and/or behavioral difficulties as a result of COVID-19. Details at https://werklund.ucalgary.ca//C19_psychological_interventi