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ADHD in the African-American Community: Strategies to Improve Care and Treatment

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EXPERT: Cheryl Hamilton, Ed.D. ADHD is routinely under-diagnosed in African-American children due to myriad factors, including structural inequalities in medical care and schools across the U.S. But even when ADHD is diagnosed in African-American children, it often goes untreated due to the cultural misconceptions and stigma about the disorder — and a deep distrust of the medical […]

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Your Organized Home: Functional Organization for Your Life Phase Right Now

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EXPERT: Lisa Woodruff What does a functionally organized home look like? For families with working parents and school-age children, it’s most essential (and difficult) to organize rooms and backpacks. For remote workers, organizing the home office is essential for your day-to-day work life. What doesn’t work: Closets filled with children’s sports equipment, school supplies, and decades-old clothing […]

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Epigenetics: Understanding Its Role in ADHD and Future Applications

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EXPERT: Charlotte Cecil, PhD ADHD is likely influenced by both genetics and the environment, starting before birth. Research shows this, however the biological mechanisms of ADHD have been puzzling scientists for years. Research involving ADHD and epigenetics — a process that regulates how genes respond to environmental factors like diet, pollution, or stress — is still in its early stages. We […]

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The Truth About Reading Film Screening

Mount Royal University 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join Dyslexia Canada and Decoding Dyslexia Alberta for a screening of the documentary The Truth About Reading. Dive into why so many people cannot read or read well, break the silence and stigma surrounding illiteracy and sub-literacy, and learn about proven solutions that are already available. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion […]

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The Science of Reading Event

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EXPERTS:  Matthew M. Cruger, PhD, Nanci Bell, MA, Laura Phillips, PsyD,  &  Jennifer Louie, PhD, Join leading children’s mental health experts and educators for a special webinar focusing on the evidence-based approach to reading and how parents and educators can support kids with reading challenges. Topics Include How to know when a child’s reading struggles could […]

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RSD Toolkit: Strategies for Managing Your Sensitivities in Real Time

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EXPERT: Sharon Saline, Psy.D. Do you ever feel so devastated by criticism or ‘constructive’ feedback that you shut down and recovery seems impossible? Is it overwhelmingly tough to rebound after feeling left out or saying something you regret? Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is almost ubiquitous with ADHD, though it’s not included in the condition’s formal diagnostic criteria. […]

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CADDAC Annual Conference – Calgary

Foothills Academy Community Services 745 - 37 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

CADDAC's ADHD Conference provides information for adults with ADHD, parents and/or caregivers of children with ADHD and their families, as well as educators and allied health professionals. Dr. Mark Bertin, the keynote speaker for the 2023 15th annual conference, is a developmental pediatrician, author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD and The […]

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Annual International Conference on ADHD 2023

Baltimore, MD

ACO, ADDA, and CHADD—the leaders in ADHD support for individuals and families—welcome the ADHD community to the 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD. These organizations collaborate to bring together the best minds in current research and treatment options and professionals offering best practice guidelines for their fields. #ADHD2023 will offer dynamic sessions and events featuring practical support […]

New Year, New Playbook: Game Plans That Work for Your ADHD Brain

Online Meeting

EXPERT: Tracy Otsuka, JD, LLM, AACC 'The “Just Do It” strategy doesn’t work for people who have ADHD. If it did, we’d already have done it! We know what we need to do, but we don’t know how to start doing it. While traditional tips and tricks might spark initial excitement, they may not help […]

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Start with Sleep for ADHD

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EXPERT: Marlee Boyle, Director of Sleep Therapy Join the Adult ADHD Centre for a FREE Webinar on ADHD and Sleep! Marlee Boyle, RRT from Sleep-Works, will be hosting a FREE webinar on the intriguing connection between ADHD and sleep!  Topics Covered: Sleep 101 (sleep cycle and circadian rhythms) Night Owls and Common Sleep Problems The Effects […]

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